Daraja Capital’s Post

Industry Ventures has announced a $900M early-stage hybrid fund, signaling significant movement in venture funding and the secondary market. - Fund allocation: 40% to VC funds, 40% to Series B startup investments, 20% to acquiring stakes in emerging investment firms from other LPs. - The fund is over 50% larger than its $575M predecessor. - Focus on Series B companies from manager relationships. - Industry Ventures now manages over $8B in total assets. This development reflects significant activity in valuation, funding strategies, and secondary market dynamics. For the latest secondary coverage and trading SaxonWeber | ShareWell #secondaries #saxonweber

In the competitive and often rigid realms of venture capital and private equity, traditional diligence processes can pose significant... #venturecapital #veteranventures

What a scoop, Sean & The Globe and Mail ! Building successful Canadian franchises in Venture Capital is not easy! Governance at large funds is complicated with LPAC's from large investors, Investment Committees, and I guess a dosis of bureaucracy. GP's are not the only decision makers! It's a shared fiduciary responsibility! While scoops always help on viewership for media, it will be important to balance things. There are dozens of Canadian VC Funds, Canadian Corporate-backed VC Funds, Canadian Family Office backed VC Funds, who are outperforming Top Decile Tier 1 Funds globally. Smaller Funds in size, agree. But it's still relevant to showcase Canadian talents that will be the v2.0 of Georgian Partners over the next decade. Canada's future is bright!

Balderton Capital, one of Europe's leading technology venture capital firms, announced $615 million Early Stage Fund IX and $685 million Growth Fund II to support Europe's most ambitious #entrepreneurs from early stage to IPO. Early Stage Fund IX and Growth Fund II, which marked the first time Balderton launched its early-stage and growth funds simultaneously, have been met with strong investor demand. The increasingly global mix of LPs in the firm's funds has been attracted by Balderton's European focus and track record throughout its 25-year history. These include one of the largest and best-known public pension funds in the United States, which is building a selective #European VC portfolio, and British Patient Capital, the largest domestic investor in venture and growth opportunities in the #UK. Bernard Liautaud, Lena Hinkelmann, Elena Moneta, Greta Anderson, Melissa Negretti, Andrea Roda, David Thevenon To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #BaldertonCapital #VentureCapital #technology #Investment #News #funding #startup https://lnkd.in/gzGyiqiY

At Connetic Ventures, we’re always looking for innovative ways to enhance venture capital accessibility, transparency, and transform the industry. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with AltExchange, one of our portfolio companies, to empower Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) with better reporting and access to venture capital investments. Together, we’re making it easier for RIAs to seamlessly integrate venture investment data, enabling more investors to participate in this asset class while simplifying the reporting process. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to democratizing venture capital and driving efficiency for all stakeholders in the ecosystem. Read more about this exciting partnership and benefits for advisors, here: https://lnkd.in/gweMdSdw #VentureCapital #AltExchange #ConneticVentures #RIA #Fintech #Innovation #VCAFX Disclosure: Connetic Ventures is a registered investment advisor. The information above has been provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or investment advice or a recommendation of any particular security or strategy. The mention of specific securities should not to be considered a recommendation. The specific securities identified and described herein do not represent all of the securities purchased or sold for the portfolio, and it should not be assumed that investment in these securities were or will be profitable. There is no assurance that the securities purchased remain in the portfolio or that securities sold have not been repurchased. For a complete list of holdings please contact your portfolio advisor. Connetic Ventures does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of information provided by third parties and assumes no obligation to update this information.

North Carolina, USA based investment firm TrueBridge Capital Partners ("Truebridge") recently raised commitments to invest in VC firms and high-growth companies. 💸 $1.6 bn - from existing and new limited partners including pension funds, foundations, endowments, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals – across five venture capital investment vehicles. (i) 📝TrueBridge Capital Partners Fund VIII  💡 $884 mn to invest in top-performing, access-constrained venture capital firms focused primarily on early-stage technology companies. (ii) 📝TrueBridge Seed & Micro-VC II 💡 $189 mn to invest in seed and micro-VC managers focused on nurturing companies at the earliest stages of formation. (iii)📝TrueBridge Direct Fund III 💡 $253 mn to invest directly in select mid- to late-stage technology companies alongside respected venture managers. (iv)📝TrueBridge Secondaries I 💡 $230 mn to build a blended portfolio of top-performing mid- to late-stage companies and venture fund stakes through the rapidly growing venture secondaries market. (v) 📝TrueBridge Blockchain I 💡 $62 mn to curate a blended portfolio of top-performing blockchain-focused venture funds and high-potential companies within the sector. 📈 Since inception in 2007 Truebridge has grown AUM to over $7 bn, 100+ years of collective experiences and established a proven track record of success, including 47% of its seed managers having a female partner. 💭 "We are proud to continue our partnerships with high-performing managers and companies that are driving innovation." Edwin Poston, General Partner at TrueBridge Capital. 🗞️By Truebridge PR Newswire https://lnkd.in/e_FF882M 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Edwin Poston I Mel Williams I Krish Parikh I Kate Simpson I Andrew Winslow I Dominic Hong I Matt Rittenmeyer I Yael Tzur I Suzanne Cantando Kirschbaum I Conor Archbald I Team Truebridge … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #usa #entrepreneurship #innovation #venture #fund #fof #fundoffunds

#Thema, a #London-based company, secures €5.8 million in #funding to help novice fund managers launch their own venture capital companies. Thema is positioned to serve as a driving force behind the subsequent generation of #emerging managers by offering them a comprehensive package of support and #resources to initiate venture #capital strategies. In addition to writing #initial tickets up to €5.8 million, Thema will provide operational and regulatory support, office space, and carefully selected LP insights in its role as a strategic cornerstone #limited partner. For the next three years, Thema intends to contribute to four funds a year. Thema offers emerging managers a #comprehensive bundle that facilitates the launch of venture capital initiatives. Sam Ettelaie To share your startup story write us on - contact@startuprise.co.uk #thema #funding #eustartup

We are happy to share our latest article in the Venture Capital field. This article sheds light on the key provision of a Series A Term Sheet. Our associate Fayza El Hazek tries to capture the key issues that are usually negotiated between the Startup and the Venture Capital Fund. For any queries on Venture Capital Transactions, contact us at info@shehatalaw.com

Venture investment, commonly known as venture capital (VC), plays a crucial role in the financial landscape, especially for startups and small businesses with high growth potential. Let’s explore what venture investment entails, how it works in the UK, and why it's a vital part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read here: https://lnkd.in/eBwk84Br #VentureInvestment #Investments

Check out this article from Fortune on how Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) funds are performing in today's market. The piece features insights from our Global Head Matt Sueoka on why he remains optimistic about the future of CVC. We're thrilled to be featured to reinforce that we aren't slowing down and are actively investing!  See more below: https://lnkd.in/ekQCmyCc