Emerging Managers

Xfund aims to raise $100 mln for its third fund years after bitter partner dispute

Monthly recap of VC fundraising through April 15

Blockchain-focused Proof of Capital launches fund with backing from YouTube's Steve Chen

500 Startups files to raise Fund V, said to be its largest to date

Venture capital emerging manager roundup: Fifth Wall, Redmile, Kramilich’s Green Bay and more

Pearson launches $50 mln edtech corporate venture fund

Defy closes Fund II at oversubscribed $262 mln, about 75 pct larger than Fund I

Core Innovation Capital seeks $100 mln to back fintech startups

Fintech-focused Core Innovation Capital is seeking to raise $100 million for its third fund, according to a regulatory filing. The fund is one-third larger than Fund II, which closed at about $72 million. Core Innovation was founded in 2010 to invest in financial services and technology. It has offices in the South Park area of San Francisco and in Los Angeles. Leading the firm as GPs are Founder and Managing Partner Arjan Schutte and Managing Partner Kathleen Utecht.

Texas-focused LiveOak Venture Partners raises $105 mln second fund

Agtech focused Yield Lab raises over $12 mln towards a $50 mln fund