Private Equity
Madrona Venture Group has closed a $300 million sixth fund for early stage technology investing primarily in the Pacific Northwest. The firm said the fund was oversubscribed from existing LPs.
1 min read · 04 June 2015
Felix Capital Partners, the new London-based venture firm from Frederic Court, closed its debut fund at its hard cap of $120 million, as European venture capital activity appears to be picking up.
2 min read · 03 June 2015
Berlin-based early-stage venture firm Point Nine Capital has raised 55 million euros for its third fund, according to a blog post by Christoph Janz, a managing partner at the firm. The limited partners of Point Nine Capital III include Horsley Bridge Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Flossbach von Storch and Vintage Investment Partners. To read the post, visit here.
1 min read · 03 June 2015
Revolution is raising a $450 million second fund, according to an SEC filing. The fund - Revolution Growth III - is being managed by partners Steve Case, Ted Leonsis and Donn Davis.
1 min read · 02 June 2015
Rothenberg Ventures, a seed-stage investor that calls itself a "Millennial Venture Firm," has raised $5.03 million of a targeted $60 million fund, according to a regulatory filing. The filing says that Rothenberg Ventures 2015 Fund raised the initial close from 22 investors. Rothenberg Ventures, which is known for its virtual reality startups, has also backed SOLS, a maker of 3D-printed orthotics; Luxe, a provider of valet-on-demand services; and Planet Labs, a provider of satellite imaging technology.
1 min read · 29 May 2015
China Digital TV Holding Co. Ltd, a provider of conditional access systems to China’s digital television market, and Shanghai Tongda Venture Capital Co. Ltd, are backing a fund focused on China's digital TV sector. The target is about RMB3 billion. Initially, China Digital TV will invest RMB100 million in the fund while Tongda will invest RMB200 million. Fund management company Shoutai Jinxin will serve as the fund's general partner.
2 min read · 29 May 2015
The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec has created Espace CDPQ, a hub focused on the innovation and globalization of Québec businesses. Based in Montréal, Espace CDPQ will provide opportunities for strategic collaboration for companies from all sectors and at all stages of development. It will also provide coaching and support services to entrepreneurs, as well as a range of financing options. With regard to the latter, the Caisse said it will undertake a new investment initiative of $50 million to develop the most promising ideas and startups that emerge from Espace CDPQ. Additionally, angel network Anges Québec will have an operational presence in the hub.
5 min read · 28 May 2015
New Enterprise Associates is planing on making a $5 million investment in Speedinvest's newly launched second fund. NEA is anticipating that it will provide $50 million in follow-on funding for Speedinvest's portfolio companies. Speedinvest's second fund will focus on backing European startups.
3 min read · 28 May 2015
1 min read · 27 May 2015
They can be the ultimate momentum investment, whether they’re SPVs or something more. They also bear watching.
2 min read · 27 May 2015
