Managers

Fund performance: NY pension’s strategy brings results

Four funds of funds are among its venture portfolio’s top eight funds

Data storage company Nimble jumps in market debut

San Jose, Calif.-based company is the latest portfolio company exit for Accel Partners

VCs pick up pace of bitcoin investments

At least 15 bitcoin companies have raised more than $60 million, with Andreessen Horowitz leading the largest deal to date

LiveOak Venture Partners raises $64.3 mln for $100 mln fund - Austin Business Journal

Austin-based VC firm LiveOak Venture Partners has raised $64.3 million for a fund that is targeting $100 million, according to the Austin Business Journal. The publication reported that the fund has already attracted 40 investors.

Four Rivers Group raises $52 mln for third fund - Fortune

Four Rivers Group has closed $52 million for its third fund, Fortune reported. Based in San Francisco, Four Rivers Group is an expansion stage VC firm.

Shares of Accel Partners-backed Nimble Storage surge in debut

Dec. 13 (Reuters) - Shares of data storage company Nimble Storage Inc rose as much as 50 percent in their market debut on Friday, valuing the company at about $2.21 billion, affiliated news service Reuters reported.

Shares of Accel Partners-backed Nimble Storage surge in debut

Storage device-maker’s shares climb 50 percent on their first day of trade on the NYSE

Dell Ventures launches $300 mln fund

Dell Ventures, the strategic investment arm of Dell, has raised $300 million for its strategic innovation venture fund. The pool will focus on early-to-growth-stage companies in emerging technology areas.

Another big year for new funds

New managers continue to find fundraising success, with nearly 40 first-time funds raised in 2013.

Another big year for new funds

New managers continue to find fundraising success, with nearly 40 first-time funds raised in 2013. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about launching a new fund.