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Strong LP interest in cybersecurity helped Ballistic Ventures surpass the target for its sophomore fund in a challenging fundraising market.

Allen Waldrop of Alaska Permanent Fund says the fundraising slowdown has given LPs more time to evaluate managers and find those who will outperform the broader market.

Tretikov was promoted to deputy CTO of Microsoft in 2020 after serving as corporate VP for AI, Perception & Mixed Reality for the company.

ORI Fund II will invest in early-stage biotech companies.

Previously, Conrad held numerous senior roles at Google, having most recently founded and served as CEO and executive chairman of Verily Life Sciences.

In addition to Lee's promotion, Centana has hired Anahita Daghoghi as director of platform and Devi Malhotra as vice president.

LPs in Fund IV include Biprofy, Future Group, Japan Business Systems, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance, Nippon Life Insurance and SBI Shinsei Bank.

WovenEarth Ventures announced it has closed its inaugural fund of funds on its hard-cap of $152m.

Point 406 Ventures V will invest in companies in the healthcare, data and AI and cybersecurity sectors.

For LPs with little or no exposure to growth funds, now may be a good time to try to get in under more favorable terms than those available in recent years.