Emerging Managers

Benhamou Global Ventures has first close on $75 mln third fund

Benhamou Global Ventures said it completed a first close on a third fund, gathering more than half of the fund’s targeted $75 million.

500 Startups raises $49.6 mln toward fourth fund

500 Startups has raised $49.6 million toward a fourth fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Ten Eleven raises $77.5 mln toward venture fund

Ten Eleven Ventures has raised $77.5 million toward a venture fund and $26.2 million toward a growth fund, according to filings with the SEC.

Anthemis segues from adviser to fundraiser

As fintech evolves into its second iteration, one of the first advisers in the sector has consolidated some early moves into a dedicated fund

Women.VC: Female VCs match or exceed industry-average returns

The San Francisco nonprofit organization found the overall performance of the women and their portfolios combined is a 3.78x, calculated before fees

Westly Group to raise $150 mln third fund

The Westly Group has set out to raise a $150 million third fund, according to a filing with the SEC.

Funds in registration: For smaller funds seeking capital, LPs waiting to see what the fall might bring

VCJ found 77 funds ranging from seed-stage to growth and opportunity vehicles that are aiming to raise more than $8.7 billion in total commitments

Twitter reaction to Kobe Bryant's launch of a $100 mln VC fund

How to bridge the Traction Gap

In order to successfully secure follow on rounds of funding, startups must understand how to traverse the Traction Gap and what it takes to get from an initial product release to minimum viable traction.

Brooklyn Bridge raises a $15.1 mln second fund

Brooklyn Bridge Ventures has closed on a $15.1 million second seed fund, according to a blog post from General Partner Charlie O'Donnell.