In an effort to raise a debut fund, one firm has reduced its minimum LP commitment, set up a mechanism to accept donations and held a poker tournament for potential LPs.
The early-stage B2B software investor announced it has closed its fourth fund at $160m.
BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund held a first close on €150m and expects to hold a final close by the end of this year.
Atomico, based in London, raised $485m for its sixth early-stage vehicle, falling short of its $600m target.
The venture industry went 'from a nascent practice to a consensus component of institutional portfolios,' says Asylum founder and partner Nick Chirls.
The woman-led firm only invests in founders over age 50 who are using new technologies to build disruptive companies in industries where they have deep experience.
The growth equity fund manager has launched fundraising for a foodtech-focused venture fund located in Boise, Idaho.
Including MCJ's new fund, climate fundraisers worldwide have now raised $6.9bn for 25 venture funds this year, according to Venture Capital Journal data.
The Berlin-based firm will soon hold a final final close on “around $120 million” for its third fund, co-founder and general partner Adam Zobler tells Venture Capital Journal exclusively.
PruVen Capital has closed on $378m for its second fund, which will target financial services and enterprise-focused start-ups.