SoFi backer Silver Lake Partners closes new $15bn fund
Private equity firm Silver Lake Partners has raised $15bn for its fifth tech-focused fund. The fund’s investors are undisclosed.
Oak HC/FT secures $600m for new FinTech and health fund
Oak HC/FT has closed its second fund with $600m to invest in healthcare and FinTech as well as areas where the two industries overlap.
Eniac Ventures closes fourth fund with $100m
Eniac Ventures has closed its fourth fund with $100m to invest in Seed-stage opportunities. The firm has offices in San Francisco and New York.
83North closes $250m fund to invest in Europe and Israel
London and Tel Aviv-based venture firm 83North has closed a new fund with $250m. The fund is the firm’s fourth raised in 11 years and brings its total under management to $800m.
Zopa backer Forward Partners closes new £60m fund
London-based VC Forward Partners has closed its new early stage fund with £60m. The firm counts peer-to-peer lending platform Zopa among its portfolio.
Enterprise Ireland launches €44m co-investment fund
Ireland’s state agency Enterprise Ireland is announcing a €44m co-investment fund for seed and early-stage companies.
Balderton Capital sets out to raise sixth venture fund
London-based VC firm Balderton Capital is setting out to raise its sixth fund, according to an SEC filing. No target is set for the fund with the firm previously raising $305m for its fifth fund in 2014.
FinTech Collective seeks $100m for second fund
New York-based venture capital firm FinTech Collective aims to raise $100m for its second FinTech-dedicated fund.
Stripe-backer Square Peg Capital closes $180m fund
Australian venture capital firm Square Peg Capital has closed its latest fund with $180m (AU$234m). The firm invested in payments disruptor Stripe’s $100m Series C round in July 2015.
London VC Octopus Ventures raises £120m to ride AI successes
London-based VC Octopus Ventures has raised a new £120m tech fund after a year of notable exits.