Joseph Weitemeyer
Thirteen emerging venture funds raked in more than $624 million from June 19 through July 2, bringing their total capital raised year-to-date to just under $12 billion, according to VCJ research The two biggest fundraisers were Pace Capital, which focuses on Series A investments, and Vertex Ventures, which backs early stage enterprise startups. Each raised […]
New venture funds pulled in more than $500 million in commitments from June 5 through June 18. That’s down a bit from the previous two-week period, when they corralled about $722 million. The firm that rounded up the most capital is Bluebird Ventures, which raised $103.5 million from 15 investors for its debut fund, according […]
Emerging managers raised more than $1.4 billion from May 22 through June 5. Venture firms were responsible for more than $722 million of that. JAZZ Venture Partners led all venture firms, raising $287 million for its sophomore fund. The firm focuses on augmented reality, artificial intelligence, immersive gaming and closed-loop human-computer systems. AllegisCyber Capital was […]
Emerging managers raised more than $9.4 billion from May 8 through May 22. Venture capital firms were responsible for more than $640 million of that. NFX led all venture firms, raising $275 million for its sophomore fund. The San Francisco-based firm makes seed-stage investments to market-transforming companies. ClearSky was also in the market with its […]
Emerging managers raised more than $1.1 billion from April 24 through May 7. Venture firms were responsible for over $326 million of that. Summit Agricultural Group led all venture firms, raising more than $87.9 million for its debut opportunity fund. The Iowa-based firm invests in crop, beef and pork production. Prime Movers raised second most […]
Emerging managers raised more than $2.3 billion from April 10 through April 23. Venture firms were responsible for more than $1.1 billion of that. Drive Capital led all venture firms, raising $558 million across two funds. Its third flagship brought in $307 million while its first overdrive fund raised $250.8 million. The firm invests in […]
Emerging managers raised more than $3.1 billion from March 27 through April 9. Venture firms were responsible for $886.3 million of that. Fifth Wall Ventures led all venture firms, raising $468 million for its sophomore fund. The firm focuses on using technology solutions for real estate problems. Redmile Group makes venture and growth investments in […]
Emerging managers raised more than $2.4 billion over the past few weeks. Venture firms were responsible for $568.9 million of that. Triangle Peak Partners led, raising $127 million for its third fund. The firm makes Series B investments across all sectors of technology. Then, venBio raised second most with $118 million for its third fund, […]
Emerging managers raised more than $3.1 billion in the past few weeks. Venture firms were responsible for $721.8 million. MSA Capital outraised all other firms with $197 million for its sophomore fund. The firm focuses on AI, genomics, mobility and SaaS companies. ESO Fund was close behind, raising more than $173.4 million across two funds. […]
Emerging managers raised more than $1.6 billion in the past few weeks. Venture firms were responsible for $761.7 million. GreatPoint was far ahead of all other firms, raising $245.6 million for its sophomore fund. The firm was founded by entrepreneurs and focuses on seed-stage investments. Glean Capital was second with $96.9 million for its sophomore […]