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Emerging Managers

Pandemic pauses first-timer's fundraising foray

Australia's M8 Ventures, which was trying to raise $6.2m, says it has gone 'into sleep mode until there is more certainty in the economy.'

2 min read · 08 April 2020

Entrepreneur and angel Elad Gil raises $300m

The co-founder of Color Genomics has raised $300 million from 16 investors, according to a regulatory filing.

1 min read · 30 March 2020

EquaLife Capital seeks to raise a covid-19 relief fund for African start-ups

Nairobi-based EquiLife Group is seeking $20m for a permanent capital vehicle aimed to help businesses affected by the crisis.

3 min read · 27 March 2020

Dave McClure is back, eyes hot secondaries market

The founder of 500 Startups plans to raise a fund of more than $100m to buy GP and LP stakes in micro VC funds.

5 min read · 17 March 2020

Afore Capital beats target for second pre-seed fund

San Francisco venture firm closed on $77.5 million for its sophomore fund, beating its target.

1 min read · 20 February 2020

Equal Ventures raises $56m to lead more seed rounds

The debut vehicle surpassed its target of $40m and will invest in seed companies in insurance, childcare and elder services.

2 min read · 20 February 2020

Jay-Z's got 99 problems, but a VC fund ain't one

Rap mogul Jay-Z and two partners appear to have held a final close on $85 million for their first venture fund, Marcy Venture Partners Fund.

2 min read · 20 February 2020

Thematic-focused Felix Capital raises $300m for third fund

The London firm raised an oversubscribed $300 million for its latest fund, doubling total assets under management to more than $600 million. Exits include Farfetch and Deliveroo.

1 min read · 15 January 2020

Lewis & Clark raises $110m for second agtech fund

A market source says family offices are likely to be the source for much of the capital raised for the St Louis firm's AgriFood Fund II.

3 min read · 13 January 2020

Early-stage investor Chingona Ventures launches in Chicago

Chingona Ventures, founded by Samara Mejia Hernandez, began investing last year and is based in Chicago.

1 min read · 13 January 2020

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