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Deciens Capital targets $80 mln for 2018 fund

Deciens Capital is seeking to raise $80 million for its 2018 fund, according to an SEC filing. The San Francisco-based venture firm focuses on financial tech investments.

Celularity racks up $250 mln

Celularity, a provider of an allogeneic placental cell platform, has raised $250 million in funding. The investors included Celgene,United Therapeutics, Sorrento Therapeutics, the Dreyfus Family Office, Section 32 and Heritage Group.

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Golden Venture Partners returns to market with third fund

Canadian venture capital firm Golden Venture Partners is returning to the market with a third fund, according to a U.S. regulatory filing. Golden Venture Partners III's target was not disclosed. Based in Toronto, Golden invests in seed-stage and early-stage companies focused on mobile products and services. It is led by Managing Partner Matthew Golden. The firm has been highly active in the North American market of late, including this month when it joined the $4 million seed financing of SkyWatch, a satellite data aggregation and distribution platform. Golden raised $40 million for Golden Venture Partners II in 2014.

Golden Venture Partners raising third fund

Golden Venture Partners is raising a third fund with an indefinite target amount, according to a regulatory filing. The firm is based in Toronto, Canada, and makes seed-stage investments in companies working in the mobile sector, according to its website. It is led by Matthew Golden.

1315 Capital raises $300 mln for second fund

Philadelphia-based 1315 Capital has raised $300 million for its fund, 1315 Capital II, according to a regulatory filing. The firm invests in pharmaceutical, medical technology, and healthcare service companies, according to its website. It is led by Adele Oliva, Michael Koby, and Brian Schwenk. The fund closed at its hard cap of $300 million, exceeding its $250 million target, according to a press release. The filing lists 57 investors.

Mucker Capital targets $55 mln for fourth fund

Mucker Capital is seeking to raise $55 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. The Santa Monica, California-based venture firm invests in internet software, services and media sectors.

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Battery Ventures-backed WebPT buys BMS Practice Solutions

WebPT, which is backed by Battery Ventures, has acquired BMS Practice Solutions, a billing and collections company serving the rehab therapy market. No financial terms were disclosed.