Venture
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 £25m impact investment fund, holding a first close on £17.5m.
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 £15m.
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 €60m.
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.
VNT holds €72m second close for Power Fund III
Venture capital firm VNT Management has held a second closing for its Power Fund III vehicle on €72m.
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.
Active Venture Partners holds final close on €54m
Active Venture Partners has closed its second technology fund on €54m.
Latvian Guarantee Agency seeks managers for local VC funds
State-backed Latvian Guarantee Agency (LGA) has launched a tender to select up to three managers for recently established VC funds.
Inveready launches €15m technology fund
Spanish investor Inveready has launched a €15m fund to back technology companies.
Spain's CDTI to launch two venture vehicles
Spain’s Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) will soon launch two venture capital vehicles with capital commitments totalling €150m, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Evonik invests in Pangaea Ventures fund
CVC-backed German speciality chemicals maker Evonik has invested in Pangaea Ventures Fund III through its recently established venture unit.
EIF commits €17m to Lithuanian SME funds
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €11m to the Practica Venture Capital Fund and €6m to the Practica Seed Capital Fund.
BV Capital rebrands as e.ventures
Global venture firm BV Capital has combined its five local funds into a unified international entity named e.ventures.