Irish investment firm Elkstone has closed its early-stage Irish venture fund at €100 million. Backers include Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Enterprise Ireland.
Investors in the new fund include '29 of the country’s leading healthcare providers, payers and vendors,' according to the firm.
Jahn Karsybaev talks about his journey from Kazakhstan to Montana and how he and his partner raised their first fund for Big Sky Capital.
New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF) has committed a combined $60 million to two venture funds and $50 million to a growth equity fund.
Global venture capital fundraising plummeted in Q1, with fewer than 100 funds closing on a combined $26.7bn, according to Venture Capital Journal research.
Recent layoffs and fee cuts at venture firms point toward a difficult year ahead, but a longtime compensation consultant for VC and other private funds said the picture isn’t as grim as some might think.
Opportunity funds have become ubiquitous over the past several years, but most aren’t actually doing what they are meant to do, according to John Backus, co-founder and managing partner of Proof VC.
The fund will provide founders with resources to grow and scale early-stage companies.
Meketa presented climate scenario risks, allocations shifted towards sustainable private markets and a color-coded climate classification was adopted.
LinkedIn has become a crucial component of the fundraising process as LPs scrutinize social media in a bid to support decision-making.