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Making it as a woman in venture

Julie Meyer talks about her place in venture and European investing

Zetta Venture Partners collects $56.45 mln for inaugural fund

According to an SEC filing, Zetta Venture Partners has raised $56.45 million for its debut fund. When the firm's founder Mark Gorenberg filed documentation for this fund last year, he was targeting $40 million. Previously, Gorenberg was a managing director at Hummer Winblad.

VC-backed Pluralsight acquires Smarterer for $75 mln

Pluralsight, an online training provider for tech professionals, has bought Boston-based Smarterer, a skills assessment firm, for $75 million.

Baird Capital closes $185 mln for fourth venture fund

Baird Capital, the private investment arm of Robert W. Baird & Co., has raised $185 million for its oversubscribed fourth venture capital fund, sweeping past its $150 million target. Fund IV's LP base includes numerous institutions, foundations and family offices. So far, the fund has made investments in Catalyze, emids, Integrated Diagnostics, NeuMoDx Molecular and WordStream.

500 Startups launches mobile fund

500 Startups announced the launch of 500 Mobile Collective, a $10 million microfund focused on mobile investments and managed by new 500 investing partner Edith Yeung.

Canadian public-private venture capital fund raises C$160 million-Reuters

The second Canadian government-backed investment fund set up to breathe life into the country's venture capital industry raised C$160 million ($141.6 million) on its initial closing, its backers said on Tuesday.

Harmony Partners closes $85 mln for second fund

Harmony Partners has raised $85 million for its oversubscribed second fund, beating its $75 million target. Fund II, which has made investments in Capriza, Loggly and Zerto, will continue to back expansion stage companies. Also, Harmony has added Michael Chou as a principal to its team.

Hedge fund Coatue eyes more venture deals with second PE fund

Sources confirm the firm, which is an investor in Box, Lyft and Snapchat, is targeting $750 million

Bill Gates backs India-focused Unitus Seed Fund

India-focused Unitus Seed Fund, has raised over $20 million in funding. The backers included Bill Gates and 16 high-net income Indian investors.

Fund performance: Industry Ventures, Edison maintain top ranking in New Mexico portfolio

Secondary funds strategy continues to bring results