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Wolf Capital collects $27 mln for third fund

Wolf Capital Ventures has raised $27 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $100 million. The Silicon Valley-based firm invests in financial services.

Alberta Enterprise commits $5 mln to Panache Ventures

Alberta Enterprise Corp has committed $5 million to Panache Ventures I, the debut fund of Canadian early-stage venture capital firm Panache Ventures. Fund I, which invests in pre-seed and seed opportunities in artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity, financial technology and other sectors, last week raised an initial $25 million. The fund is targeted to raise $40 million in total. Managing Partner Patrick Lor, who along with other Panache principals formerly served with 500 Startups Canada, will run the Montréal-based firm's office in Calgary.

Hummer Winblad raises $80.56 million toward seventh venture fund

Hummer Winblad Venture Partners has raised $80.56 million toward a $125 million seventh venture-capital fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

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GV's Lo Toney files to raise $50 mln for Plexo Capital

GV Partner Lo Toney finally made it official: He filed with the SEC to raise $50 million for Plexo Capital.

BCI Pharma raises $4.7 mln

BCI Pharma said it raised $2.2 million from the Walloon region and $2.5 million from public and private investors.

EnerTech partners with Tokyo Gas to commercialize energy tech

Venture capital firm EnerTech Capital has formed a strategic partnership with Tokyo Gas Co Ltd, Japan's biggest gas supplier, focused on emerging technologies in the power and gas industry. EnerTech and Tokyo Gas will together explore commercialization strategies within Tokyo Gas as well as deal opportunities available through EnerTech's global network. EnerTech, based in Calgary, Montréal, Toronto and the United States, has backed 71 energy technology companies since 1996. Investing from its $120 million fourth fund (2013), the firm emphasizes opportunities in utility and “behind the meter” grid-edge technologies.

Math Venture Partners targets $39 mln for sophomore fund

Math Venture Partners is seeking to raise $39 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. The Chicago-based firm focuses on companies that specialize in customer acquisition.