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Fund performance: IVP, Landmark lead mid-decade portfolio as Bay Partners, Summit gain ground

IVP and Landmark Partners retained the top spots in a mid-decade San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System portfolio that saw mixed results last year.

Google Ventures slows investing this year, re-organizes European fund

Google Ventures slowed its investing this year, but still continued to direct about a third of its efforts toward life sciences and sharply increasing its consumer focus, according to an update of its activities.

iNovia Capital approaches finish line with $150 mln Fund IV

Montréal-based iNovia Capital, one of Canada’s best known venture firms, is only weeks away from wrapping up its fourth information technology fund, a source with knowledge of the matter told PE Hub Canada. Fund IV is targeted to raise $150 million in committed capital, which if reached will make the fund the largest raised to date by the firm.

iNovia Capital approaches finish line with C$150 mln Fund IV

Montréal-based iNovia Capital, one of Canada’s best known venture firms, is only weeks away from wrapping up its fourth information technology fund, a source with knowledge of the matter told VCJ.

Ask an LP: Emerging managers can bring top-tier returns

A number of readers emailed questions of how to stand out in a crowded fundraising market. LP Beezer Clarkson of Sapphire Ventures shares her insider knowledge.

Autodesk unveils $100 mln venture fund

Software developer Autodesk is launching an $100 million investment fund, which is part of an initiative to "accelerate a cloud connected ecosystem in support of the future of making things." According to the company, the fund will focus on emerging companies that are providing services connnected to Autodesk's Forge, a platform for 3-D developers.

Tiger Global raises new $2.5 bln venture fund

Tiger Global has raised a new $2.5 billion venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Greycroft raises $200 mln fourth fund

Greycroft Partners has closed a fourth early stage fund at $200 million, the firm announced on its website.

Year in Review: Venture fundraising suffers from sour tech IPO market

Venture capital fundraising appears to be suffering from the slow IPO market for technology offerings and the overcapitalization of unicorn investing.

Serpent sets target on $7 bln venture fund

Serpent Venture Capital has set out to raise a $7 billion first-time multi-stage venture fund with a goal of deploying capital primarily in the Southeast of the United States, according to an SEC filing.