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Long Hill Capital targets $200 mln for second venture fund

Long Hill Capital is raising a second venture fund targeted at $200 million, according to a regulatory filing.

OPERS names Paul Greff chief investment officer.

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System has named Paul Greff its chief investment officer.

NXTP Labs targeting $120 mln for venture fund

NXTP Labs is raising a venture fund targeted at $120 million. The firm makes investments at the Seed, Series A or B stage in technology companies located in Latin America, according to its website.

Prifender snaps up $5 mln seed

Bellevue, Washington-based Prifender, a provider of identity-aware technology, has secured $5 million in seed funding. Firstime VC led the round with participation from Shaked Ventures and iAngels.

Osage University Partners targets $250 mln for third fund

Osage University Partners is seeking to raise $250 million for its third fund, according to an SEC filing. The Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania-based venture firm invests in startups that commercialize university research.

Mercury Fund seeks $125 mln for fourth fund

Mercury Fund, an early-stage investor that backs startups in the middle of the United States, is seeking to raise $125 million for its fourth fund, according to a regulatory filing. The firm was formerly known as DFJ Mercury, but rebranded in 2012 before raising $105 million for its third fund, which closed in 2013.

Redpoint Ventures gathers $400 mln for seventh fund

Redpoint Ventures has closed its seventh fund at $400 million, according to a blog post. In May 2015, the venture firm also raised $400 million for its sixth fund, as previously reported by PE HUB.

Fintech company SmartAsset collects $28 mln Series C

New York City-based SmartAsset, a fintech company, has raised $28 million in Series C funding. The investors included Focus Financial Partners, Javelin Venture Partners, TTV Capital, IA Capital and Citi Ventures.

Emulate rallies $36 mln Series C

Emulate Inc, a biotech firm, has raised $36 million in Series C funding. Founders Fund led the round.

Data platform Immuta nets $20 mln Series B

College Park, Maryland-based Immuta, a data platform, has raised $20 million in Series B funding. DFJ Growth led the round with participation from Dell Technologies Capital, Citi Ventures, Drive Capital and Greycroft.