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Inclusivity-focused VC Ada Ventures pulls in $80M for second fund

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Inclusivity-focused VC Ada Ventures pulls in $80M for second fund

UK-based venture capital firm Ada Ventures has closed its second fund at $80m, attracting investors including British Business Bank, Atomico, and Big Society Capital. The firm, which focuses on backing diverse and inclusive start-ups, plans to invest between £250,000 ($354,000) and £1.5m in pre-seed and seed-stage companies, with a particular focus on climate equity, economic empowerment, and healthy ageing. Ada Ventures claims its portfolio is 14 times more diverse than the average UK VC in terms of gender and race/ethnicity. The firm sources new investments through its diverse Scout and Angel network, which includes nearly 100 scouts and a group of 'Ada Angels'.

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Early-stage VC Z21 Ventures planning $40 million second fund

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Early-stage VC Z21 Ventures planning $40 million second fund

Early-stage investment firm Z21 Ventures has fully deployed its first $5 million fund and plans to launch a second fund of $40 million. The California-based firm was set up in 2022 by Abhinav Shashank, co-founder and CEO of healthcare-focused software-as-a-service (SaaS) unicorn Innovaccer, and Raj Shekhar Singh, a former senior executive at Innovaccer. Z21 Ventures focuses on investing in enterprise software and hardware startups, with a particular interest in the India-US corridor. The second fund aims to increase the check size to $0.5-1 million and attract institutional investors alongside individual limited partners.

Nordic Foodtech VC Secures €40M First Close for €80M Deeptech Food and Agtech Fund | DeepNewz VC

Business Bytes

Business Bytes · 1m ago

Nordic Foodtech VC Secures €40M First Close for €80M Deeptech Food and Agtech Fund | DeepNewz VC

Nordic Foodtech VC has successfully secured a EUR 40 million first close for its EUR 80 million deeptech fund focused on food and agtech innovations. This investment aims to support startups and companies creating cutting-edge technologies in the food technology and agricultural sectors. Meanwhile, Amplify has launched a new $200 million biotech fund, with Elliot Hershberg joining as a partner to lead early-stage investments in biotechnical innovations. These initiatives underscore growing interest and investment in tech-driven food and biotech solutions.

Alkemi hits first close of second VC fund, taps another institutional LP

VCCircle

VCCircle · 10m ago

Alkemi hits first close of second VC fund, taps another institutional LP

Alkemi Growth Capital, a healthcare-focused venture capital fund, recently announced the first close of its second fund and secured a new institutional limited partner. The New Delhi-based firm specializes in investing in the healthcare sector and has a focus on diagnostics-focused healthtech startups like Redcliffe Lifetech. Alkemi is currently in the process of raising capital for its second fund.

Jungle Ventures, Indian VC firm in talks to back second-time founder

VCCircle

VCCircle · 4m ago

Jungle Ventures, Indian VC firm in talks to back second-time founder

Jungle Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on Southeast Asia and India, is reportedly in discussions, alongside an Indian VC firm, to invest in a new consumer startup founded by a second-time entrepreneur. Jungle Ventures, based in Singapore, recently marked the initial closing of their fifth fund. This strategic investment aligns with their ongoing commitment to supporting innovative ventures in the region, as reported by sources familiar with the development to VCCircle.

Saudi VC SEEDRA onboards sovereign investor as LP for second fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 8m ago

Saudi VC SEEDRA onboards sovereign investor as LP for second fund

Saudi venture capital firm SEEDRA Ventures has partnered with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund-owned Jada Fund-of-Funds for its second fund. SEEDRA Ventures supports early-stage companies and currently manages a portfolio of 26 startups. This collaboration will provide SEEDRA Ventures with further financial backing and enhance its ability to nurture and invest in promising startups in Saudi Arabia and beyond.

Palestinian VC Ibtikar Fund may get European LP for second fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Palestinian VC Ibtikar Fund may get European LP for second fund

Palestinian venture capital firm Ibtikar Fund is seeking a European institutional investor for its second fund. The fund, which supports early-stage startups in Palestine and the wider MENA region, is focused on technology investments. This move comes as Ibtikar Fund continues to navigate the challenges of operating in the conflict-stricken region.

Saudi VC Vision Ventures onboards Jordanian LP for second fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 8m ago

Saudi VC Vision Ventures onboards Jordanian LP for second fund

Saudi venture capital firm, Vision Ventures, has secured a limited partner commitment from Jordan's Innovative Startups and Small and Medium Enterprises Fund (ISSF) for its second fund, Saqr Fund II. ISSF, backed by the World Bank and the Central Bank of Jordan, has committed $5m to the $90m target fund to invest in Jordanian startups. Vision Ventures has already started deploying capital from Saqr Fund II, with investments including full-stack inventory management platform for the retail industry, Rewaa. Vision Ventures focuses on sectors such as fintech, SaaS, cybersecurity, and infrastructure technologies.

DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet

Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has made its tenth investment in an Africa-focused alternative investment vehicle. DFDF, the first evergreen venture capital fund-of-funds in the region, has backed the second fund of a technology-focused venture. Anchored by the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Future Foundation, DFDF aims to support and foster technological innovation in Africa.

DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet

Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has made its tenth investment in an Africa-focused alternative investment vehicle. DFDF, the first-evergreen venture capital fund-of-funds in the region, has supported the second fund of a technology-focused venture. Anchored by the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Future Foundation, DFDF has become a major player in the venture capital scene, particularly in emerging markets.

Samir Shah, Sanjay Nayar’s climate VC fund makes new sustainability bet

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Samir Shah, Sanjay Nayar’s climate VC fund makes new sustainability bet

Peak Sustainability Ventures, a climate-focused venture capital firm led by Samir Shah and Sanjay Nayar, is making a new investment in the sustainability sector. The firm is currently raising funds up to $150 million for its inaugural fund. Led by experienced professionals, Peak Sustainability Ventures aims to support innovative startups that are focused on addressing climate challenges.

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