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Facebook Co-founder Saverin's B Capital raises $750mn for its fund

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

Facebook Co-founder Saverin's B Capital raises $750mn for its fund

Facebook Co-founder Eduardo Saverin's investment firm B Capital on Tuesday closed its second Opportunities Fund with aggregate capital commitments of $750 million. Through this fund, the firm will invest in late-stage startups across healthcare, technology and climate tech sectors. The fund, which received commitments from existing and new investors, will focus on North America and Asia.

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B Capital Closes ‘Opportunities Fund II’ At $750 Mn

Inc42 · 1y ago

B Capital Closes ‘Opportunities Fund II’ At $750 Mn

Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin's venture capital firm B Capital has announced the closure of its Opportunities Fund II, raising $750 million. The fund received commitments from various investors including private and public pension funds, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and sovereign wealth funds. While the majority of the fund will be used for follow-on investments in the firm's existing portfolio, a portion will also be allocated for new startups. B Capital's portfolio includes Indian startups such as BYJU'S, Meesho, PharmEasy, Fi.Money, MSwipe, and Bizongo. The firm primarily focuses on technology, healthcare, and climate tech ventures in North America and Asia.

Trifecta Capital raises 3rd venture debt fund

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Trifecta Capital raises 3rd venture debt fund

Trifecta Capital has successfully closed its third debt fund at ₹1,777 crore ($213 million), surpassing its initial target of ₹1,500 crore. The fund attracted investments from global financial institutions, domestic conglomerates, banks, insurers, and family offices. The firm has doubled its count of offshore investors and has already allocated ₹1,500 crore ($180 million) across 51 companies. Trifecta Capital plans to raise its fourth fund in 2024 and also intends to raise its second growth equity fund next year, as per co-founder Rahul Khanna.

B Capital closes second Opportunities fund at $750 million

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

B Capital closes second Opportunities fund at $750 million

B Capital, the global investment firm founded by Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin, has closed its second Opportunities fund at $750 million. The fund received participation from existing and new investors, including private and public pensions, family offices, high-net worth individuals, and sovereign wealth funds. The fund will primarily make follow-on investments in late-stage portfolio companies in sectors such as technology, healthcare, and climate tech. B Capital aims to support startups across North America and Asia. Additionally, a small portion of the fund will be invested in new opportunities.

SoftBank, Prosus-backed Meesho gets a valuation markup

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

SoftBank, Prosus-backed Meesho gets a valuation markup

Fidelity had invested $42 million in Meesho as part of its Series F funding in which the company raised $570 million at a valuation of $4.9 billion. Other marquee investors that participated in the round included B Capital Group, Prosus Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Facebook, Footpath Ventures, Trifecta Capital and Good Capital.

B Capital, Indian VC firm back simsim founder’s new venture

VCCircle

VCCircle · 6m ago

B Capital, Indian VC firm back simsim founder’s new venture

B Capital, a US-based multi-stage venture capital firm, has invested in a new venture founded by a co-founder of simsim, a video commerce startup previously acquired by Google. B Capital manages over $6 billion across multiple funds.

Meesho backer B Capital raises $750 mn for second Opportunities Fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Meesho backer B Capital raises $750 mn for second Opportunities Fund

Venture capital firm B Capital announced that it has closed its second opportunities fund at $750 million, almost double the size of its predecessor. The fund garnered participation from existing and new investors, including private and public pensions, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and sovereign wealth funds. The fund will primarily invest in technology, healthcare, and climate tech companies, with a focus on North America and Asia. B Capital has investments in various Indian startups and will use the fund to support its portfolio companies and explore new investment opportunities.

Sanjay Nayar-led Sorin Investments closes maiden fund at $162 mn

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Sanjay Nayar-led Sorin Investments closes maiden fund at $162 mn

Tech-focused investment firm Sorin Investments, co-founded by Sanjay Nayar and Angad Banga, has closed its maiden fund with $162 million in commitments. The fund primarily received capital from family offices and institutions, with 90% sourced from India. Notable limited partners include the Nayar and Banga family offices, the Munjal family office, KKR co-founder Henry Kravis' family office, and senior partners from KKR. Sorin focuses on Series A and B investments in various tech sectors and has already invested in five companies. The firm plans to create a portfolio of around a dozen investments.

Verdane raises €1.1 billion for digital, green bets in Europe

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Verdane raises €1.1 billion for digital, green bets in Europe

Verdane, a growth investment firm, has raised €1.1 billion for its new fund, Edda III, which aims to invest in companies focused on digitalization and decarbonization in Europe. The fund drew commitments from various investors, including pension funds, endowments, and insurance companies. Verdane's co-founder, Bjarne Kveim Lie, stated that the firm only invests in companies that pass their sustainability test and mentioned the growth opportunities present in the European market. This fund brings Verdane's total raised capital in the past six months to €2.2 billion.

GlobalLogic, Pine Labs co-founder's VC fund Leo Capital loops in Gulf LP

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

GlobalLogic, Pine Labs co-founder's VC fund Leo Capital loops in Gulf LP

Leo Capital, a venture capital fund co-founded by Rajul Garg and Shwetank Verma, has received a commitment from a Dubai-based fund-of-funds for its third investment vehicle. Leo Capital focuses on technology-based startups in India and Southeast Asia. The Singapore-headquartered firm was founded in 2018 by Garg, who was previously a co-founder of GlobalLogic and Pine Labs. This new partnership will help Leo Capital expand its investment activities and support promising startups in the region.

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund raises $4.6 billion to back growth-stage startups

Economic Times

Economic Times · 4m ago

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund raises $4.6 billion to back growth-stage startups

Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has raised $4.6 billion for its latest growth-stage investment vehicle, targeting sectors like artificial intelligence, defense technologies, and advanced manufacturing. Named Founders Fund Growth III, the fund received support from 270 investors. The capital will focus on later-stage companies, especially those in national security and industrial innovation. Thiel, known for his early investments in PayPal and Facebook, remains influential in reshaping venture capital strategies amid evolving geopolitical and technological landscapes.

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