Venture
Innogest holds first close and strengthens team
Italian VC Innogest has held a first close for its second fund at around €50m and added two new members to its team.
Lanxess joins HTGF II investors
German chemicals company Lanxess has invested a low seven-figure sum in venture investor High-Tech Gründerfonds' second fund, raising the vehicle's total commitments to €301.5m.
MMC Ventures wins tender for £11m fund
MMC Ventures has won a competitive tender to launch the MMC London Fund.
Accel raises $475m for Europe and Israel venture fund
Accel Partners has held a first and final close for its Accel London IV venture vehicle on $475m, after only eight weeks on the road.
Pantheon extends pension fund deal to Europe
Pantheon has received an allocation of capital for private equity investment, managed on behalf of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).
Alven Capital raises €120m for fourth venture fund
French venture firm Alven Capital is set to close its latest fund on its €120m hard-cap after nine months on the road.
New Italian VC launches with Fondo Italiano backing
Fondo Italiano di Investimento has committed capital to United Ventures, a newly-formed venture capital firm based in Italy.
VNT Management's Power Fund III holds final close
VNT Management Oy has held a final close for its Power Fund III on €77m.
Forward Group takes stake in Mercia Fund Management
Evergreen private equity investor Forward Group has taken a stake in venture funds manager Mercia Fund Management (MFM).
French retail fundraising down for fourth year in row
France's FCPI and FIP retail vehicles – used extensively by the country's venture and growth capital players – raised €646m last year, down 12% from 2011 figures.
Point Nine closes second fund
Berlin-based Point Nine Capital has closed its second early-stage venture fund, Point Nine Capital II, on €40m.
XAnge's XPansion 2 reaches €32m first close
XAnge Private Equity has held a first close for its latest growth capital vehicle, XPansion 2, on €32m.
Octopus looking to raise £70m over four VCTs
Octopus Investments has announced plans to raise £70m over four VCTs, targeting UK SMEs.
Rock Spring Ventures holds first close at £26.3m
Rock Spring Ventures has held a first close for its Scottish venture fund, Rock Spring Ventures EU LP (RSV‐EU), on £26.3m.
Ingenious raising two new VCTs
Ingenious Media, a UK-based venture capital and private equity firm that specialises in the media and entertainment sector, has announced plans to raise two new funds to invest in live events.
Nokia launches $250m fund
Corporate venture firm Nokia Growth Partners (NGP) has launched its third fund with a $250m commitment from parent company Nokia.
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 £40m 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.