Venture
Israeli VC: tech exit valuations rising
But is an Israeli tech bubble emerging?
LSP closes Health Economics Fund on €112m
Vehicle began investing in September 2012
Albion launches new VCT offer
Offer reflects strong investor demand for VCTs
Emertec holds €50m first close for latest fund
Emertec 5 targets final close in the €55-60m region
Berlin start-ups attract Silicon Valley cash
But without a significant number of exits, can the city retain its prominence?
Axon Partners launches new fund
Spanish venture capital investor Axon Partners Group has launched a new fund to back early-stage Spanish companies operating in the digital economy.
Robotics-focused fund holds €80m first close
Fund attracted mix of institutional and corporate LPs
Intel's Battisti calls for increased venture regulation
We are currently experiencing the biggest crisis in European venture capital for a generation, says Marcos Battisti, managing director of Intel Capital for Western Europe and Israel
Innovation Capital holds first close on €40m
Innovation Capital has held the first close for its Services Innovants Santé et Autonomie (SISA) fund, a vehicle aimed at the “silver economy”, on €40m.
Viveris and Rhône-Alpes launch R2V fund with €25m
Viveris Management and Rhône-Alpes Création have announced the launch and first close of their joint R2V fund with €25m of commitments already secured.
Basque government launches €28m venture fund
The Basque government has launched a €28m venture capital fund, to be managed by Gestión de Capital Riesgo del País Vasco (GCRPV).
CEE: Activity picks up despite ongoing fundraising woes
An uptick in dealflow in the second half of last year has left local players hopeful for a more sustained recovery. Greg Gille reports
Rekindling VCs' passion for online dating
As the internet dating industry enjoys its busiest period, with singletons rushing online to prevent a lonesome Valentineтs Day, Ellie Pullen asks if European venture is ready to rekindle its romance with the sector
United Ventures holds second close on €50m
Italian venture capital firm United Ventures has held a second close on more than €50m with the support of the European Investment Fund (EIF).
Sintef launches fourth seed fund
Trondheim-based Sintef has launched Sintef Venture IV, a NOK 209m seed fund aimed at technology-driven SMEs.
Earlybird holds first close for new CEE fund
Earlybird Venture Capital has held the first close of its CEE-focused early-stage fund, Earlybird Digital East Fund (EDEF), on $110m.
Summit Bridge to manage $100m China-Ireland Fund
Atlantic Bridge Capital and WestSummit Capital have launched the $100m China Ireland Technology Growth Capital Fund.
Amadeus IV Early Stage holds first close on £33m
Amadeus Capital Partners has held the first close of its new fund, Amadeus IV Early Stage, on ТЃ33.2m.
Photo apps: negative returns or still developing?
As Facebook loses favour with the cool kids, hipsters are turning to Instagram, Snapchat or the latest photo sharing app to get their social network kicks. The question is, how long will consumersт love of photo apps last and are they still worth the...
Acton's Heureka Growth Fund II holds first close
Acton Capital Partners has held a first close for its Heureka Growth Fund II on $110m.
Inventure Fund II holds first close on €50m
Inventure has held a first close for Inventure Fund II, an early-stage venture capital fund, on тЌ50m.
Seventure raises €62m towards new life sciences fund
French GP Seventure Partners has held a first close on тЌ62m for Health for Life Capital, a new vehicle with a тЌ120m target.