Emerging Managers

With backgrounds in economic development, the VC firm’s co-founders are trying to raise the profiles of African tech start-ups that are addressing some of the continent’s toughest problems and highlight new venture destinations for investors.

The solo female GP is targeting $25 million for her debut fund after managing two funds at Portfolia.

Ruth Foxe Blader tells VCJ she hopes to start fundraising by the end of this year, targeting around $75 million for Foxe Capital's debut fund.

Firm founder Jason Howard says New Catalyst Strategic Partners plans to initially do seven to 10 deals, with investments between $60 million and $75 million or more.

David Berry has launched Bedford Bridge with his brother, entrepreneur Eric Berry, to invest in healthcare technology start-ups, including those focused on artificial intelligence, longevity, deep technology and data-driven care.

Investors in firm's new fund include Carnegie Mellon University, Cook Children's Health Care System, LGT Capital Partners and Next Legacy Partners.

The operator of an accelerator for emerging fund managers hopes to expand awareness of opportunities to stake minority investments in VC managers.

The London-based firm raised $190m for its second flagship fund, which will target late-stage investments in B2B SaaS companies.

The San Francisco-based firm is one of 26 women-led venture funds to hold a close in 2023, raising nearly $2 billion combined, according to Venture Capital Journal research.

Harpoon closed on about $125m, with commitments from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and Los Angeles Fire & Police Pension System, but fell short of its $225m target.