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Amid a storm of uncertainty, thinking on sustainability is getting sharper
Oscar Fahlgren, Mubadala Capital’s Chief Investment Officer, emphasized the importance of attracting substantial capital for impactful investments during the NEXUS…
Avance, with fresh exits, targets $1bn for second fund
Private equity is currently facing an exit crisis, impacting fundraising for firms unable to return capital to limited partners. Newer…
Rayonier exits NZ, sells forestry stake for $1.2b | BusinessDesk
The Rohatyn Group (TRG), a venture partner, is in the process of selling its stake-holding entities to a company created…
Cayman Islands investment funds – Updated 3.13.25 | Carey Olsen
The Cayman Islands has established itself as a leading jurisdiction for alternative investment funds, boasting nearly 13,000 open-ended and over…
OpenOcean secures €100M for fourth venture fund, eyes €130M final close in 2025
OpenOcean, a pan-European venture capital firm, has launched its fourth main venture fund, securing a €100M first close in 2024….
Why Energy Transfer Belongs on Your Watchlist — TradingView News
Energy Transfer LP is a prominent player in the midstream energy sector, showcasing significant financial growth with a record adjusted…
Evergreen Funds A Bright Star For Private Markets – Hamilton Lane
Evergreen Funds A Bright Star For Private Markets – Hamilton Lane Pennsylvania-based Hamilton Lane’s 2025 Market Overview report reveals that…
Inside Hudson’s Bay’s “Fully Intertwined” Relationship With RioCan
As Canadians learn about the Hudson’s Bay Company’s (HBC) insolvency, the joint venture with RioCan, a major Canadian REIT, is…
Cornerstone Ventures Exits CreditNirvana with 55%+ IRR Returns
Cornerstone Ventures, a prominent SaaS-focused venture capital firm in India, has successfully exited its investment in CreditNirvana, an AI-driven debt…
Semi-liquid opportunities opening up amid frustrated fundraising: Hamilton Lane
According to Hamilton Lane, the rise of co-investments and evergreen funds is lowering barriers to private equity amid a challenging…
Insilico secures $110M in new funding for AI-designed pipeline – FirstWord Pharma
Other existing investors, such as Warburg Pincus, OrbiMed Advisors, and Lilly Ventures, participated in the funding round for the private…
Emerging Manager Spotlight: Constance Freedman of Moderne Ventures | McGuireWoods LLP
Constance Freedman, founder of Moderne Ventures, launched her first fund in 2015 after recognizing an opportunity in technology’s transformative potential…
How to unlock trillion-dollar agrifood innovation in our lifetimes
Mark S. Brooks, a venture investor and climatologist, emphasizes the urgent need for innovative funding models to address climate change…
NEXUS 2025 dispatches – day two
Fresh insights Dispatches from Orlando (Bravo) Thoma Bravo’s founder, Orlando Bravo, shared insights at NEXUS 2025, highlighting the firm’s $20…
Bessemer Venture Partners collects $350 mn for second India fund
Bessemer Venture Partners has successfully raised $350 million for its second India-focused fund, over three years after launching its first…
Zolve Secures $251M Series B
Zolve, a financial technology company founded by Raghu G, has secured $251 million in funding to address the financial challenges…
AI-focused firms to corner a bulk of Bessemer Venture’s new $350 mn India fund
Bessemer Venture Partners, a global venture capital firm, anticipates significant disruption in its investment strategies due to artificial intelligence (AI)….
Castlelake and Santander Provides €125 Million of Asset-Based Financing to GoByBike
Castlelake L.P., a global investment manager specializing in asset-based private credit, has provided a €125 million financing facility to GoByBike,…
Investment Scams Top 25% Spike in 2024 Fraud Losses
New Federal Trade Commission (FTC) data reveals that consumers reported over $12.5 billion in fraud losses in 2024, a 25%…
Aligned Climate Capital collects $85m for sophomore VC fund
Aligned Climate Capital has successfully closed its second venture fund, raising $85 million, contributing to a total of $145 million…
Equator Raises USD 55 M To Back Early-Stage African Climate Tech Startups
Equator, an African venture capital firm, has raised USD 55 million to support early-stage climate tech startups, addressing a significant…
The US is a private wealth battleground
The competition for private wealth assets in the US is intensifying as global firms seek individual investor capital. Partners Group,…
IDBI Capital gets LP commitments for two new investment funds
IDBI Capital Markets and Securities Ltd, a subsidiary of IDBI Bank, has successfully obtained capital commitments for two new alternative…
Meet the new VC firm secretly backed by Volkswagen
A new venture firm, Leitmotif, has been funding around 20 startups focused on decarbonization over the past 16 months, primarily…
India’s Venture Capital Funding Soars 43% to $13.7 Billion in 2024
New Delhi: India’s venture capital ecosystem showed a strong recovery in 2024, with total funding reaching $13.7 billion, a 43%…
BII launches $75m facility to boost climate-smart agriculture in Pakistan
Development finance institution British International Investment (BII) has partnered with HBL, Pakistan’s largest bank, to create a $75 million finance…
Pacific Channel Announces Successful Exit Of Quantifi Photonics
Pacific Channel, a leading Asia-Pacific funds management firm, announced the successful exit of its portfolio company, Quantifi Photonics, following its…
Armed with new $27 million fund, Atlanta’s Valor Ventures looks to back more local SaaS and AI seed startups
Atlanta-based Valor Ventures has successfully closed its $27 million Fund 3, despite a challenging investment climate. The fund, 28% larger…
Cybereason Secures $120 Million in Funding to Grow EDR Solutions | Venture Capital | wvnews.com
Cybereason Secures $120 Million Investment LA JOLLA, Calif., March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cybereason, a prominent global cybersecurity firm, has…
Watsco, Inc. (NYSE:WSO) Shares Sold by Aigen Investment Management LP – Insurance News
Aigen Investment Management LP reduced its stake in Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) by 55.9% in the fourth quarter, as disclosed…
Mill City Ventures III, Ltd. Reports 2024 Full Year Financial Results
Mill City Ventures III (Nasdaq: MCVT) reported significant financial improvements for 2024, achieving a net investment gain of $1.33 million,…
GPs get hands-on with secondaries
In December, Warburg Pincus launched a $2.2 billion continuation fund, primarily capitalized without external advisers, signaling a trend towards DIY…
Jones Financial Companies Lllp Sells 1,804 Shares of Hess Co. (NYSE:HES)
Jones Financial Companies Lllp reduced its holdings in Hess Corp. by 20.5% in Q4, owning 6,983 shares valued at $929,000….
NEDFi sanctions Rs 766 crore for over 5,000 projects in Northeast
Financial Support by NEDFi in Northeast India Between January and November 2023, the North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi) sanctioned…
‘I invest in weapons your enemies want right now
A leading investor in Ukrainian defense tech, Davis Richardson, has issued a grave warning regarding Donald Trump’s suspension of military…
Investment Proposals Worth Rs 1.63 Lakh Crores Received In J&K Till Dec 2024: Survey Report
Jammu and Kashmir’s economic survey for 2024-25 indicates significant growth with investment proposals totaling Rs 1.63 lakh crore, set to…
Cabaletta Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ:CABA) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Buy” by Analysts
Cabaletta Bio, Inc. (NASDAQ: CABA) has received a consensus “Buy” recommendation from eight research firms, with an average price target…
Bankers Race to Catch Up With EU Defense Goals in Stunning Reset
As Europe prioritizes defense, it faces challenges with its banking sector, which is resistant to financing arms manufacturers due to…
The week that was—March 3-8
On International Women’s Day, DealStreetAsia unveiled its 2024 report on the gender funding gap in India. While venture funding for…
The myth of better risk adjusted returns in industry super funds
Conventional wisdom often misguides individual investors, especially regarding private assets and industry super funds. The prevailing notion that private assets…
Lucid Group (LCID) Stock Dips Amid Analyst Downgrades and Institutional Shifts
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) saw a 1.2% decline in its share price, closing at $2.15, amid a 61% drop…
RBI Rejects IREDA’s Investment Request for Nepal’s Upper Karnali Hydro Project; Company to Reapply
On January 17, 2025, Ireda announced a non-binding joint venture agreement with several companies, including GMR Energy Ltd. and SJVN,…
In defense tech, Lithuania’s sovereign VC fund is one step ahead
Europe is increasingly recognizing the importance of defense investment, with Lithuania leading the charge by committing 5% to 6% of…
How women-led startups can benefit from government and agency support to grow and scale
Women entrepreneurs in India are vital to economic growth and innovation, yet they face challenges like limited funding and mentorship….
Major Stake Alert: Haveli Investments Makes a Bold Move in Blend Labs!
On March 8, 2025, Haveli Investments, L.P. purchased 57,739 shares of Blend Labs (BLND) for $172,062. Recent analyst updates show…
Five African PE and VC moves in February 2025
This content highlights five significant African private equity and venture capital transactions featured in the February 2025 Dealmaker’s Log. Notable…
Former SoftBank CEO’s son launches new $150 million fund
Rohan Misra, son of former SoftBank Vision Fund CEO Rajeev Misra, has established a $150 million fund named Gravity Holdings…
‘It takes a lot of capital’: AgTechs lament VC roadblock
A significant disconnect between venture capital firms and AgTech startups is hindering Australia’s ability to lead in global food system…
Buckingham announces new chief investment officer – Inside INdiana Business
Before joining his current role, Jeffrey served as the head of institutional investment at Jamestown LP, located in Atlanta. His…
The Gambia: Technical Assistance Report-Public Investment Management Assessment …
The IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) carried out a Public Investment Management Assessment (PIMA) and Climate Module (C-PIMA) for The…
LoftyInc Capital Closes $43 Million to Invest in Late-Seed Stage Startups Across Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, and Francophone Africa – BitKE
LoftyInc Capital, a pan-African venture capital firm, has secured the first close of $43 million for its LoftyInc Alpha Fund,…
First Closing For NEXT Fund III At Nearly $25 Million
JumpStart Ventures has successfully closed nearly $25 million for its NEXT Fund III, targeting a total of $50 million. Supported…
Blackstone, CVC, Oaktree eye Asia in global insurance build-out
Alternative investment firms are increasingly targeting insurance companies in Asia for fundraising opportunities, with firms like Blackstone and CVC Capital…
China Launches $138 Billion Government-Backed Venture Fund, Includes Quantum Startups
China is establishing a 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) government-backed fund to enhance its competitiveness in emerging technologies, particularly quantum…
The “America First Investment Policy” – Implications for International Investors : Clyde & Co
On February 21, 2025, President Trump announced the “America First Investment Policy,” regulating foreign investment in the U.S. The policy…
Skyward reports $28.2mn fair value of RedBird Capital LP investment | Insurance Insider US
Skyward Specialty has reported a fair value of $28.2 million for its investment in a limited partnership with private equity…
One Bow River collects $500m for inaugural national defense fund
One Bow River has successfully closed its inaugural national defense fund at $500 million, exceeding its $400 million target. Based…
New data is out about the state of funding for female entrepreneurs. How does the Southeast compare?
In 2024, female-founded startups raised $38.8 billion, a 27% increase year-over-year, despite a decline in overall funding share. Female founders…
The nexus of secondaries’ future growth
Next week, the NEXUS 2025 conference will be held at Orlando’s Ritz-Carlton, featuring key figures in the secondaries market, including…
Cooley Again Ranks as #1 Law Firm for Venture-Backed Companies // Cooley // Global Law Firm
Cooley LLP has been recognized as the top law firm for venture capital representation for the fifth year in a…
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. Has $1.11 Million Holdings in Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors L.P. reduced its stake in Amazon.com, Inc. by 3.6% in Q4, holding 5,070 shares valued at…
Lights, camera, fundraise! – Venture Capital Journal
Film and TV royalties investor IPR.VC has obtained a €25 million commitment from the European Investment Fund. The firm is…
Integrum, with KKR and BC Partners pedigrees, seeks $1.75bn for Fund II
Integrum, founded by former KKR, BC Partners, and Xerox executives, is raising its second fund, Integrum Capital Partners II, targeting…
8VC raises $998M in new funding with a focus on reshaping logistics
Venture capital firm 8VC has launched Fund VI, raising $998 million to invest in supply chain and logistics innovations amid…
Greystone Housing Impact Investors Reports Q4 2024 Financials
Greystone Housing Impact Investors (GHI) announced its fourth-quarter 2024 financials on March 5, 2025, revealing revenues of $22.6 million and…
Brown Rudnick Ranks Among Top Firms for VC Deals in PitchBook’s 2024 Annual and Q4 Global League Tables
Brown Rudnick’s Recognition Brown Rudnick has been acknowledged as a leading law firm in venture capital deals in the U.S….
'CEOs can get away with it': The reason for Australia's R&D emergency – AFR
The Venture Capital Limited Partnerships regime provides tax incentives and concessions for fund managers, as highlighted by Ventures partner Rick…
Q4 2024 Venture Financing Report – Interview With Alexa von Tobel | Cooley LLP
Alexa von Tobel emphasizes the transformative potential of venture capital (VC) in driving industry disruption, asserting that true economic value…
Arab Energy Fund and Hartree Partners Launch $120 Million Cleantech Investment Platform
The Arab Energy Fund has launched the TAEF Hartree Cleantech LP, a $120 million partnership with Hartree Partners, aimed at…
Governance issues like eFishery’s are a wake-up call for investors and founders: Antler
Global VC firm Antler has successfully raised $72 million for its Southeast Asia-focused Fund II, more than doubling its first…
Prime Venture Partners Floats Fund To Back Early Stage Startups
Prime Venture Partners is launching its fifth fund, a $100 million initiative aimed at early-stage Indian startups, targeting sectors like…
Prime Venture Partners launches $100 million fund to invest in early-stage Indian startups
Prime Venture Partners has launched a $100 million venture capital fund aimed at investing in early-stage Indian startups. Over 80%…
Saba Capital Management, L.P. Increases Stake in New Germany Fun
On March 3, 2025, Saba Capital Management acquired an additional 12,096 shares of New Germany Fund Inc at $9.20 per…
SuRo Capital Corp. to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year
SuRo Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: SSSS) will announce its financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2024,…
LP terms disclosed for New Mountain’s continuation fund
New Mountain Capital’s Continuation Fund New Mountain Capital has disclosed details of its latest continuation vehicle (CV), offering LPs various…
Top Envestnet executive Tom Sipp to exit: sources
Tom Sipp, Envestnet’s executive vice president of business lines, is set to leave the company, effective March 27. Sources confirm…
CityKart backer India SME Investments taps domestic LP for second fund
India SME Investments, a private equity firm focused on small and medium enterprises, has secured a domestic limited partner for…
The Venture Capital Playbook – Crafting Capital
In a March 2025 podcast episode of “Crafting Capital,” Brian Kamenetzky discusses how private markets are evolving, with companies remaining…
SC Capital Sells Sydney Student Housing Asset to University
SC Capital Partners Sells Student Housing in Sydney Singapore’s SC Capital Partners has sold a student housing complex in Kensington,…
Tata Investment Corp & Tata Motors Gain Amid Tata Capital IPO Reports – Samco Securities
Shares of Tata Motors and Tata Investment Corporation increased by up to 3% on March 4, 2025, due to reports…
Genesis Energy, L.P. Files Form 10-K
Genesis Energy, L.P. Files Form 10-K Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL) has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for…
Venture Capital Funds For Small Businesses
Accessing the right business finance is essential for the growth of startups, with options ranging from traditional loans to venture…
Lightrock recruits BII and TPG Rise veteran as head of India
Lightrock has appointed Samir Abhyankar as partner and head of India. He joins from British International Investment, where he led…
VC funding into Indian startups sees 25% YoY decline in February
In February 2025, venture capital (VC) funding for Indian startups dropped by 25% year-on-year, totaling $669 million across 100 deals,…
Catamaran leans towards early-stage funds, sees slowdown in LP flows from US
At the VCCircle Limited Partners Summit 2025 in Mumbai, Deepak Padaki of Catamaran Ventures announced plans to increase investments in…
Infrastructure leads alternatives as private equity lags
Infrastructure has emerged as the leading alternative asset class, achieving a 37.2% return from Q3 2021 to Q3 2024, according…
Aviral Bhatnagar raises Rs 100 Cr in his first fund to bet on the pre-seed stage
Aviral Bhatnagar’s A Junior VC (AJVC) has successfully closed its first fund of Rs 100 crore, focusing on pre-seed investments…
Liquidity equilibrium to bring ‘mild optimism’ for PE in 2025 – Bain & Co report
Dealmaking and exit activity in the private equity industry is showing signs of recovery, with optimism for improvement in 2025,…
Lummis Asset Management LP Has $5.38 Million Stake in Microsoft Co. (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Lummis Asset Management LP reduced its Microsoft stake by 21.9% in Q4, now holding 12,762 shares valued at $5.38 million….
Northern Mariana Islands plans $2.7b Silicon Valley-inspired tech park
The EUCON Silicon Valley Tech Park, envisioned as a transformative project for the CNMI economy, aims to attract leading tech…
Sponsor-Controller Cleared of Conflicts in Sale Near Fund’s Term End
In Manti v. Authentix, minority stockholders of Authentix Acquisition Corp. challenged the $87.5 million sale to Blue Water Energy by…
Israel’s startup nation has faced challenges due to the war
Over the past 16 months, Israel’s startup ecosystem has been challenged by the Swords of Iron War, impacting operational capacity…
Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. Invests $272,000 in EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE:ENLC)
Atria Wealth Solutions purchased 19,190 shares of EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC), valued at approximately $272,000, in Q4. Other institutional…
Israeli tech is proving to the world—and to itself—that it cannot be stopped
Team8, founded by Nadav Zafrir, is an investment group notable for its successful exits, largely credited to Sarit Firon, a…
Decoding Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP): A Strategic SWOT Insight
Plains GP Holdings LP (PAGP) is a prominent midstream service provider in North America, focusing on crude oil and natural…
How venture capitalists fund Indian startups: Inside the minds of India’s top VCs
Startup founders face challenges in raising capital, but venture capitalists (VCs) also navigate fundraising, portfolio strategy, and exit timelines. In…
Berry Wealth Group LP Decreases Stock Holdings in NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Berry Wealth Group LP reduced its NVIDIA stake by 1.5% in Q4, holding 10,802 shares valued at $1.45 million. Other…
A Wake-Up Call for International Women’s Day
Stuart Dignam, CEO of MTPConnect, emphasizes the urgent need for gender equality in his opinion piece for International Women’s Day…
FinTech VC Holt Xchange turns to FrontFundr’s equity crowdfunding platform to raise capital
Holt Xchange, a Montréal-based venture capital firm, is utilizing the equity crowdfunding platform FrontFundr to raise the final $2.5 million…
Deal Street Slows Down And India’s IPO Frenzy A Key Factor Behind It
The IPO market may face challenges post-2025 due to geopolitical uncertainties and a potential tariff war, which could limit public…
Versor Investments LP Makes New Investment in Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE)
Versor Investments LP acquired a new position in Guidewire Software, Inc. (NYSE:GWRE) during the fourth quarter. This investment reflects Versor’s…
Somany Impresa Group launches venture capital arm ‘Tattva’
Somany Impresa Group (SIG) has launched “Tattva,” its corporate venture capital arm aimed at investing in startups focused on deep-tech,…
America First Investment Policy | Holland & Knight LLP
President Trump issued the “America First Investment Policy” NSPM on February 21, 2025, targeting inbound and outbound investments. The memorandum…
Maersk Maps India Investment Strategy as it Names Boxship in Mumbai
Maersk celebrated the naming of its eleventh dual-fuel methanol containership, the Albert Maersk, in Mumbai, marking its first naming ceremony…
First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust
First Trust Advisors L.P. has declared the monthly distribution for the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF. Key dates include…
Private Equity Outlook 2025 – Top Ten Takeaways (Video) – M&A/Private Equity
In 2024, Canada’s private equity market saw increased deal activity, with 599 transactions totaling C$42.2 billion, buoyed by declining interest…
NMSIC approves up to $665M worth of commitments
The New Mexico State Investment Council (NMSIC), based in Santa Fe, manages $60.4 billion in assets with an 8.03% allocation…
A Report Card on L.A.’s Efforts on Venture Capital Equity
New research from UCLA Luskin, led by Jasmine Hill, evaluates the commitment of Los Angeles venture capital firms to equitable…
Versor Investments LP Makes New Investment in Chewy, Inc. (NYSE:CHWY) – MarketBeat
Versor Investments LP has taken a new position in Chewy, Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) during the fourth quarter. This acquisition reflects…
‘Completely bunk’: Ixigo CEO junks report claiming 100 crore Indians have no money to spend
Aloke Bajpai, co-founder and CEO of online travel aggregator Ixigo, refuted a BBC report claiming that one billion Indians lack…
Trump’s “America First Investment Policy” Targets National Securi
On February 21, 2025, President Trump announced the “America First Investment Policy,” focusing on enhancing U.S. national security through investment…
Bridging Gaps as a Cross-Border Innovation Architect
Makiko Suzuki is a cross-border innovation architect specializing in Japanese and American business cultures. With 23 years of experience in…
How to move past an investment stalemate
The PERE Network Asia Summit 2025, held in Singapore, addressed the paralysis in private real estate investment due to geopolitical…
From Biophysics Studies to Med Tech Startups | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Deborah Hemingway, a biophysics Ph.D. and founder of Ecphora Capital, is transforming venture capital in Maryland by focusing on early-stage…
VCERA approves $20m worth new commitments
The Ventura County Employees Retirement Association (VCERA), based in Ventura, US, oversees $8.5 billion in assets, with 18.3% allocated to…
Alternative Data Poised for More Growth in the Age of AI: The 2024 Lowenstein Sandler Alternative Data Report
Lowenstein Sandler’s Investment Management Group has released the “2024 Lowenstein Sandler Alternative Data Report,” highlighting the growing integration of alternative…
EIB Backs Africa’s Growth with $75M Investment in Helios Fund V
EIB Global has invested $75 million in Helios Fund V, aimed at enhancing Africa’s digital, financial, and tech sectors, in…
Mastercard Foundation pulls $100 million from Africa’s top VC firm
Mastercard Foundation has withdrawn its $100 million investment commitment to 54 Collective, a prominent African venture capital firm, amid declining…
Trump Administration’s “America First Investment Policy” Previews New Restrictions on Inbound and Outbound Investment | Insights
On February 21, 2025, President Trump issued the “America First Investment Policy” memorandum to address foreign investment in the U.S….
Wipro to invest $200mn in venture arm to back startups
Wipro is investing $200 million in its venture arm, Wipro Ventures, during its fourth funding round after a decade of…
Percentage of UK investment roles held by women rises to 27% – Level 20 report
The proportion of female investment professionals in the UK rose to 27% in 2023, up from 24% the previous year,…
Interim Report: increased capital investment in Auckland
Auckland Council’s Interim Report highlights a record capital investment of $1.9 billion in the first half of 2024, aimed at…
Trump Administration issues America First Investment Policy memorandum
On February 21, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the America First Investment Policy, focusing on US investment security and proposing…
What VC Founders Need To Know About Exit Pressure
Will Fan, CEO of NewCampus, discusses the current tensions in the venture capital (VC) landscape as many VCs approach the…
Montagu plans M&A across value chain for Multifonds; LP pressure for distributions and exits to ramp up
Private equity continues to explore investments in various industries’ digitalization, with key sectors including healthtech, fintech, and climatetech. Montagu Private…
Tachles VC: A New Czech-Israeli Fund
Tachles VC, a new Czech venture capital fund founded in 2024, aims to facilitate knowledge transfer between the Czech Republic,…
Perplexity Creating $50 Million Venture Fund for AI Startups
Perplexity AI is launching a $50 million venture fund aimed at U.S.-based pre-seed and seed AI startups, with the company…
PhonePe appoints 4 investment banks for much-awaited IPO, seeks $15 billion valuation: Report
PhonePe, a digital payments firm owned by Walmart, is preparing for a significant IPO, targeting a valuation of up to…
INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of XPLR Infrastructure, LP (f/k/a NextEra Energy Partners, LP)
Pomerantz LLP is investigating potential securities fraud involving XPLR Infrastructure, LP (formerly NextEra Energy Partners, LP) after the company missed…
How I Found Success After Failure
Many startups struggle to achieve significant growth, leading founders to reconsider their strategies. Recently, there’s a shift towards smaller exits,…
Malaysia’s EPF shops $1bn portfolio
Summary The Employees Provident Fund of Malaysia is looking to sell a $1 billion private markets portfolio through an LP-led…
Five Predictions For Venture Capital In 2025
Joash Lee, a Venture Partner at Iron Key, invests in emerging technologies like AI, Web3, and ClimateTech. Following a decline…
Side Letter: A year of distress?
Rising default rates indicate potential opportunities in distressed debt, with Moody’s reporting a leveraged loan default rate of 7.6% in…
CMD Capital halts fundraising amid “tough” VC market
CMD Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Toronto and Montréal, has suspended its fundraising efforts and paused operations…
Beyond Battle Royales: Inside Krafton’s India investment playbook
Krafton’s influence in India goes beyond gaming, with over $170 million invested in various startups, tapping into the booming mobile…
TPG sets $8bn target, $10bn cap for sophomore climate fund
TPG, a leader in private equity focused on climate solutions, aims to raise $8 billion for its second Rise Climate…
Qatar Leverages Sovereign Wealth to Attract Venture Capital Firms to Doha – Sri Lanka Guardian
Qatar is striving to position Doha as a venture capital hub, leveraging its $500 billion sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar…
Coller, GSR close GP-led secondary US$31.57 million deal
Coller Capital, the largest dedicated private market secondaries manager, has closed a GP-led secondary transaction with GSR Ventures, totaling 229…
CPP Investments returns to secondaries market with $1bn-plus portfolio
CPP Investments, the world’s second-largest private equity investor, is selling a private equity portfolio valued at $1-$1.1 billion, focusing on…
San Jose pensions seek more flexibility in making VC commitments
The San Jose Federated City Employees’ Retirement System’s board has amended its charter to shift venture capital investment decision-making from…
Is CVC Capital meeting the exit benchmark as KKR takes control of Healthcare Global?
Private equity firm KKR is set to acquire a controlling stake in Healthcare Global Enterprises Ltd, an oncology hospital chain….
Data Center Firms Turn To Huge JVs To Fund Growth Amid Power Woes
As the data center industry faces challenges, providers and investors are increasingly turning to joint ventures for funding. Notable partnerships…
Angel funds may soon get to tap into a wider pool of investors
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) plans to broaden the investor base for angel funds by removing the…
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Has $1.77 Million Stock Holdings in Flowserve Co. (NYSE:FLS)
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC increased its stake in Flowserve Co. by 185.4% in Q4, owning 30,869 shares valued at…
Push for gender equity in venture capital funding
Funding Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs Amidst US President Trump’s halt on diversity policies, investors advocate for mandatory reporting to increase…
Exciting News for Merge Medical. New Partner Podcast
Pitch Sink is launching a specialized freelance marketplace for medtech and healthcare, offering vetted talent and services to startups, incubators,…
25 Reliable Funding Sources for Renewable Energy and Green Technology Projects – fundsforNGOs
Private equity and venture capital involve investing in private companies to drive growth and returns. Crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending provide…
Allworth Financial LP Has $504,000 Holdings in Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALGN)
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 77,234 shares of a medical equipment provider, valuing the investment at $19,642,000 following…
New report reveals 15% annual growth in NBS projects; urges greater investment
The adoption of Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) projects to combat climate change is increasing, with a 15% annual growth from 2012…
Whitefort Capital Management, LP Increases Stake in Arbutus Biop
On February 20, 2025, Whitefort Capital Management, LP increased its position in Arbutus Biopharma Corp (NASDAQ: ABUS) by acquiring 66,051…
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Elliott Investment Management is urging Phillips 66 to sell its stake in Chevron Phillips Chemical, asserting that the conglomerate structure…
OIA partners with $100mn MENA venture fund
The Oman Investment Authority (OIA) has partnered with Singapore’s Golden Gate Ventures to enhance Oman’s startup ecosystem and attract foreign…
OpenAI looks to rapidly diversify compute needs from Microsoft: Report
OpenAI is shifting its strategic partnerships, moving from heavy reliance on Microsoft to exploring alternatives like SoftBank and the Stargate…
Alberta Investment Management Corp Purchases New Stake in XPLR Infrastructure, LP (NYSE:XIFR)
Alberta Investment Management Corp acquired a new stake in XPLR Infrastructure, LP (NYSE:XIFR) during the fourth quarter. This investment indicates…
Venture capital investment in Canada hits more than $7B across 592 deals
While seed-stage investment in Canada faces challenges, late-stage investments thrived in 2024, with a total of $7.86 billion raised across…
America First Investment Policy – The White House
The memorandum outlines an “America First Investment Policy” aimed at enhancing national and economic security through foreign investment while protecting…
91 of India’s 117 Unicorns Genuinely Maintain Valuations Above $1 billion, says Blume Report
Over recent years, early-stage funding for Indian startups has significantly declined. The number of startups obtaining seed funding fell from…
Legal and compliance tech firm SingleFile lands $9m Series A
SingleFile, a legal and compliance tech firm, has secured $9 million in Series A funding led by Foundry Group, with…
Building an Investment Menu? Here’s What to Consider
The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) published a report detailing considerations for fiduciaries in constructing a plan investment menu….
Despite Chancery Court Decisions in Recent Years, Agreements Continue to Include Transfer Restrictions That May Not Be Enforceable | Venable LLP
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