Why We Are Launching an Autoimmune Disease/Diabetes Innovation Venture Fund – Lyfebulb Ventures
Lyfebulb, the company co-founded by <strong>Dr. Karin Hehenberger PhD</strong>, with <strong>Dr. Steve Squinto</strong>, Venture partner Orbimed and <strong>Riccardo Braglia</strong>, CEO Helsinn, is about to launch an early-stage Autoimmune Disease / Diabetes Innovation Venture Fund. The Scientific Advisory Board is chaired by <strong>Robert Langer PhD</strong>, David H. Koch Institue, MIT.<br />
<br />
Focused on breakthrough opportunities in autoimmune, insulin-dependent diabetes and other associated autoimmune diseases. Our goals are to deliver a superior return on investment.
March Capital Targets $150M For Two Separate Funds
<p>March Capital Partners is seeking to raise $150 million for its second fund, according to an SEC filing. Also, the Santa Monica, California-based tech-focused venture firm is targeting the same amount for its second opportunity fund. </p>
Y Combinator To Raise $1B Fund
<p>Between the mentorship, the network and the general support, a good startup accelerator will lift a new startup on its shoulders and present it to the world with the pride and admiration of a new parent. However, the capital goes a long way, which is why it’s a big deal that Y Combinator is raising a $1 billion fund.</p>
Happy 150th Birthday Canada
Cheers from the Team at Black Swan Dexteritas, Tech Hedge Fund. Enjoy and stay safe !!!<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.blackswandexteritas.com"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: sans-serif, Arial, Verdana, 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 13px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">www.blackswandexteritas.com</span></a>
Helion Venture’s To Raise $100M Fund
<p>Rahul Chandra, managing director at Helion Venture Partners, is raising a new early-stage fund called Unitary Helion, which will target a corpus of $100 million. The new fund will invest in financial technology firms, digital marketplaces and value-chain innovation in core sectors such as financial services, agri-business, logistics and healthcare. </p>
Horsley Bridge Partners Seeks $1.3B Venture Fund Of Funds
Horsley Bridge Partners has set out to raise a $1.3 billion venture capital fund of funds, according to a filing with the SEC. The fund, Horsley Bridge XII Venture, will be the firm’s twelfth.
Akkadian Ventures Raises $118M For Fourth Fund
Akkadian Ventures has raised over $118 million for its fourth fund, according to an SEC filing. Based in San Francisco, Akkadian focuses on the software, internet and mobile sectors.
Clarus Ventures Raises $789.7M Toward Fourth Fund
Clarus Ventures has raised $789.7 million toward an $880 million fourth venture fund, according to a filing with the SEC.
8VC Seeks $400M Co-Investment Fund
<p>8VC, San Francisco-based venture capital fund, has raised $256.8 million toward a $400 million co-investment fund. So far, 8VC's Co-Invest Fund attracted collaboration from 26 LPs, according to a filing with the SEC.</p>
<p> </p>
SAIF Partners Seek $400M Indian Fund
SAIF Partners, an early investor in mobile payments and digital wallet player Paytm, has begun raising its third India-dedicated fund of about $350-400 million. The new fund will make SAIF Partners one of the largest venture funds in India after Sequoia Capital, Accel India and Nexus Venture Partners all of which have over $1 billion in assets under management.