Private Equity
The early-stage investor has built a formidable portfolio in the Golden State after establishing roots here less than five years ago
3 min read · 07 January 2016
The Fonds de solidarité FTQ has reported comprehensive income totaling $112 million for the six-month period ended November 30, 2015, which contributed to a 12-month return of 7.1 percent. Net assets managed by the Fonds also rose to $11.2 billion. The Fonds reported investing $324 million throughout Québec during the six-month period. Activity included the $186 million acquisition of Manac Inc, a Saint Georges, Québec-based specialty trailers manufacturer. The Fonds also led the $9 million Series A funding of NoviFlow Inc, a Montréal-based networking technology startup.
3 min read · 05 January 2016
An early adopter and an investor in 59 deals last two years, Foundry Group argues effort involved was too great
2 min read · 05 January 2016
As VCs rethink unicorn valuations, down rounds, delayed exits and a corralling of the industry’s recovery could lie ahead
6 min read · 04 January 2016
2 min read · 04 January 2016
Venture firms nationwide raised more than $29 billion in 2015, nearly on par with the year before, according to preliminary data
3 min read · 04 January 2016
HLM Venture Partners has raised $63.7 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. The target is $125 million.
1 min read · 30 December 2015
Not all the news of 2015 was about unicorns. But it was certainly the biggest story of the year.
10 min read · 29 December 2015
A slow, steady maturity appears to be finding its way into corporate venture units as they learn to operate as better investors.
2 min read · 28 December 2015
Palo Alto, Calif.-based Vertex Ventures has raised $150.95 million for its inaugural early-stage fund, according to a regulatory filing. The firm was co-founded by General Partners In Sik Rhee and Jonathan Heiliger to make early-stage investments in enterprise and cloud infrastructure companies.
1 min read · 24 December 2015