Venture
VenturCap launches new fund
Catalonian VC investor VenturCap has launched a new fund, VenturCap II.
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Prime Ventures IV holds first close on €100m
Prime Ventures has held a first closing for its latest fund, Prime Ventures IV, on €100m.
Emerald holds second close for third fund
Switzerland-based Emerald Technology Ventures has held a second close for its third venture fund, Emerald Technology Ventures III.
Sofinnova closes seventh fund on €240m
Sofinnova Partners has closed its seventh fund on the vehicle's €240m hard-cap.
Longwall Ventures launches £40m tech fund
Longwall Ventures has launched its second fund, Longwall Ventures Enterprise Capital Fund (ECF), targeting ТЃ40m for investments in UK science and technology companies.
Viveris Croissance IV holds first close on €30m
Viveris Management has held a first close of its fourth fund on €30m.
EIF commits €20m to Aster Capital cleantech fund
The European Investment Fund has committed €20m to the French cleantech venture fund Aster II.
La Caixa launches new €23m fund
Spanish bank La Caixa has launched its new fund, Caixa Innvierte Industria, which attracted €23m in commitments and will be managed by Caixa Capital Risc, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Elaia Partners launches seed fund
French growth capital specialist Elaia Partners is understood to have secured €45m of commitments for its new seed vehicle Elaia Alpha.
Spanish government to launch new VC fund
The Spanish government will announce the launch of a new VC fund to back technology startups next week, according to reports in the local press.
Nesta launches £25m impact investment fund
Nesta Investment Management, a subsidiary of innovation foundation Nesta, has launched a ТЃ25m impact investment fund, holding a first close on ТЃ17.5m.
Albion launches top-up fund for six VCTs
Albion Ventures has started fundraising for a top-up fund targeting six of its VCTs, aiming for a total of ТЃ15m.
Creathor Venture III holds final closing
German VC Creathor Venture has held a final close for its third fund on €80m.
DACH PE Congress: Sourcing in a low-growth environment
With the eurocrisis overshadowing any economic and fiscal concern on the continent, GPs have to rethink how to successfully source deals and impress investors to secure commitments for future funds. Anneken Tappe reports from the unquote” DACH Private...
360 Capital holds first closing of venture fund
Venture investor 360 Capital Partners has held a first close on its second fund, 360 Capital 2011, on more than тЌ60m.
Kibo launches €45m fund
Kibo Ventures has launched a €45m fund to back internet and mobile start-ups, and held a first close on €42m.
Aster Capital to reduce fund target
French corporate-backed venture capital firm Aster is said to be aiming for a €105m final close for its second fund, down from an initial €120m target.
Demeter 3 Amorçage reaches €43m first close
France-based Demeter Partners has raised €43m for its new cleantech-focused venture fund, Demeter 3 Amorçage.
Wellington Partners IV holds €70m first close
Wellington Partners has held a first closing for Wellington Partners IV Life Science on €70m.
European VC "stronger now than in 2000"
Venture capital is on an upward trajectory, with phenomenal exits and a handful of fund closes building momentum. Kimberly Romaine interviews John Holloway, director at European Investment Fund, Europe's largest venture backer, about the industry's decade...
Dutch government backs new tech fund-of-funds
The Dutch ministry of economic affairs has confirmed the launch of a €150m fund-of-funds to support the country's technology companies.
Ludgate targets $200-300m for new fund
UK-based growth capital provider Ludgate Investments is looking to raise up to $300m for its new fund - more than doubling its previous effort - according to reports.
Emerald reaches first close for third fund
Switzerland-based Emerald Technology Ventures has held a first close for its third venture fund.