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4Founders Capital III is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on “Spanish-linked” startups with global ambition. The fund recently closed with €70 million in commitments, exceeding its initial target of €65 million. Investors include both returning LPs and new institutional players, reinforcing confidence in the fund’s model. Its investment strategy remains consistent with previous funds, deploying initial checks between €300,000 and €2 million per company, and reserving up to €6 million for follow-on investments in standout portfolio companies. The fund expects to invest in around 40 startups over the coming years. While sector-agnostic, 4Founders Capital III places a strong emphasis on tech-driven B2B SaaS businesses, especially those leveraging artificial intelligence. Key verticals of interest include fintech, business services, traveltech, cybersecurity, and developer tools. The fund is managed by a team of former entrepreneurs and seasoned investors with a proven track record in early-stage tech investing. With approximately €134 million in total assets under management across all vehicles, 4Founders Capital leverages an established dealflow pipeline and long-standing LP relationships to drive fund performance.

AVP Growth Fund I is a €1.5 billion late-stage technology investment fund launched by AVP (Atlantic Vantage Point), formerly known as AXA Venture Partners. The fund is supported by anchor commitments from AXA and the European Investment Fund (EIF) as part of the European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI). This initiative aims to bolster Europe's late-stage tech funding landscape and support rapidly growing, large technology companies. The fund targets high-growth European technology companies, providing substantial investments to help them scale and compete globally. AVP Growth Fund I has already completed investments in companies such as Agicap and Odoo, demonstrating its commitment to fostering European tech champions. AVP operates as an independent global investment platform with a transatlantic presence, managing over €2.5 billion across various investment strategies, including venture, early growth, growth, and fund of funds. The firm leverages its extensive network and expertise to support entrepreneurs from early stages to IPO, aiming to create a robust European alternative to U.S. growth funds and sovereign wealth capital.

First Round Capital X is the tenth flagship venture fund of First Round, focused on early-stage technology, AI, fintech, consumer, web3, and adjacent sectors. It aims to back visionary founding teams with differentiated insight into market opportunities. The fund’s strategy is hands-on: investing at seed and Series A stages, embedding operational support, recruiting, product & go-to-market growth, and leveraging First Round’s network and resources to accelerate scaling. The target fund size is USD 500 million, reflecting significant ambition and fundraising momentum. First Round X builds on the firm’s deep prior experience and brand to source high-potential deals and back breakout outcomes. While the primary focus is U.S.-based startups, the fund remains open to globally distributed or cross-border teams that align with its sector themes and market potential. The objective is differentiated returns via early-stage exposure backed by strong support and conviction.

G Squared VII LP is the $2 billion seventh flagship fund by G Squared, a global venture capital firm. This marks a significant increase from its previous fund, G Squared VI, which closed at $1.1 billion in 2024. The firm continues its strategy of investing in growth-stage technology companies through both primary and secondary transactions, providing capital and liquidity solutions to dynamic tech enterprises and their stakeholders. With a history of backing companies like Airbnb, Coursera, Instacart, and Spotify, G Squared focuses on sectors such as SaaS, fintech, insurtech, mobility, and consumer internet. The firm operates globally, with offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Zurich, and Miami, and has invested in over 130 portfolio companies since its inception in 2011. G Squared's investment approach addresses the evolving needs of private companies that are staying private longer, requiring both growth capital and liquidity for early investors and employees. By participating in primary and secondary markets, including structured primaries and employee tenders, G Squared aims to support companies throughout their lifecycle, offering a differentiated strategy compared to traditional venture capital firms.

General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund (CVF) is an innovative financing vehicle designed to provide non-dilutive capital to technology companies aiming to scale their customer acquisition efforts. Unlike traditional equity or debt financing, CVF structures its investments to align repayment with the revenue generated from the funded sales and marketing activities, offering a capped return to General Catalyst. This approach allows companies to preserve equity while accelerating growth. The fund targets companies that have achieved product-market fit and possess predictable customer acquisition metrics. By treating sales and marketing expenditures as assets, CVF enables businesses to invest in growth without the typical risks associated with fixed debt repayments or equity dilution. General Catalyst assumes the downside risk, receiving returns only if the company's customer acquisition efforts succeed. CVF has been instrumental in supporting companies like Grammarly and Finom. Grammarly secured a $1 billion investment to expand its AI-driven productivity platform, while Finom received €92.3 million to accelerate its European expansion. These investments exemplify CVF's commitment to fueling growth in companies with strong unit economics and scalable customer acquisition strategies.

The InfraVia Growth Fund II is a dedicated growth‑equity vehicle launched by InfraVia Capital Partners to back ambitious European B2B technology companies. It is structured as a société en libre partenariat domiciled in France and created in late 2024. With a targeted size of up to €1 billion, the fund builds on the firm’s prior growth‑equity strategy and aims to become a leading partner to scaling tech enterprises across the continent. The fund focuses on companies with proven business models, scalable platforms, and strong growth momentum. Its investment thesis emphasises B2B digital solutions—particularly in sectors such as artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, digital health, vertical software and other segments driving the digital transformation of industrial and corporate systems. InfraVia Growth Fund II intends to be an active partner in its portfolio companies, offering more than just capital. Portfolio companies benefit from InfraVia’s operational support platform, which provides deep expertise in areas such as M&A, international expansion, governance, ESG practices and functional scaling. The team leverages InfraVia’s broader infrastructure and technology ecosystem to help companies accelerate their growth and build market leadership. Geographically, the fund will invest across Europe, supporting companies that are ready to scale internationally and capture leadership in their markets. The strategy acknowledges that digitalisation, decarbonisation and structural change across industries create heightened opportunities for growth‑equity investments. By partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams focused on mission‑critical software and tech‑enabled business models, the fund aims to generate both growth and value creation over a medium to long‑term horizon.

Iron Wolf Capital has announced the first close of its second fund, securing $32.7 million with a target of $109 million. The fund focuses on early-stage investments in deeptech and AI startups across the Baltic region and its diaspora. Initial investments range from $545,000 to $2.18 million, with the firm often leading or co-leading funding rounds. The firm is recognized as one of the most active investors in the Baltics, having supported over 20 companies in the past five years. Its portfolio spans various sectors, including robotics, photonics, AI-driven education technology, pharmaceuticals, and climate technology. Iron Wolf Capital emphasizes backing exceptional founders with global ambitions and disruptive technologies. Beyond capital, Iron Wolf Capital contributes to the ecosystem through initiatives like the Baltic Deep Tech Report and the Deep Tech Breakfast Series, fostering collaboration and growth within the region's innovation landscape.

K6 Private Investors is the sixth flagship fund managed by K1 Investment Management, a California-based private equity firm focused on high-growth enterprise software companies. The fund has a $6.25 billion target and held its first close in 2023 with $200 million. K1 has committed 10% of the total fund, showcasing strong sponsor alignment. The fund intends to make 28 to 35 investments across both buyout and minority deals. Equity investments will range from $15 million to $250 million. K6 specifically targets software businesses generating under $100 million in recurring revenue, with enterprise values between $100 million and $450 million. K1 takes a hands-on approach, actively supporting portfolio companies with operational improvement and growth strategies. This includes executive hiring, product expansion, and facilitating bolt-on acquisitions through its in-house value creation team.

The fund is designed as a European closed‑end venture capital vehicle managed by Kibo Ventures. It aims to back early‑stage software businesses with global ambition, leading or co‑leading pre‑series A and series A rounds. Its investment policy places a geographic emphasis on companies whose center of operations, management or strategic base is in Spain, with the intention that at least two‑thirds of invested capital goes into Spanish companies. The duration of the fund is estimated at ten years from the first close, extendable by up to two additional one‑year periods, and it targets a portfolio of B2B software companies with differentiated technologies and scalable international models. Typical checks are in the order of ~€2 million into early‑stage rounds, seeking minority positions (~10‑20%) in companies ready to scale, demonstrating product‑market fit and growth potential.

Lock 8 Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has successfully closed its third fund, Lock 8 Fund III LP, with $182 million in investor commitments. The fund was oversubscribed, reflecting strong support from both existing and new investors. This capital will enable Lock 8 to continue its strategy of making majority investments in lower middle-market B2B SaaS and tech-enabled services companies. The firm focuses on identifying companies with solid products and stable foundations that have yet to maximize their commercial impact. By applying a hands-on operational model, Lock 8 aims to unlock growth potential through strategic guidance and support. Their approach emphasizes aligning people, processes, and market opportunities to drive long-term value creation. Lock 8's track record includes successful investments in companies like Projector PSA, Real Life Sciences, and Relay. With Fund III, the firm is well-positioned to continue scaling promising B2B SaaS and tech-enabled services businesses in the U.S. lower middle market.

MVI Fund III, managed by Stockholm-based MVI Advisors, achieved a final close at its SEK 2 billion hard cap in April 2025. The fund was oversubscribed after just five months of fundraising, reflecting strong investor confidence in MVI's strategy. This third fund represents an 84% increase in size compared to its predecessor, underscoring MVI's growth and the appeal of its investment approach. The fund attracted a diversified investor base, including returning LPs and new institutional investors from the EU and the U.S., such as Ingka Investment and Saga Private Equity. MVI Fund III continues the firm's focus on acquiring controlling stakes in founder-led, asset-light companies within the Nordic region, emphasizing sectors with strong buy-and-build potential. MVI Fund III has already made its first platform investment, establishing a Nordic environmental and sustainability platform through a partnership with Ametalis and the acquisitions of Envima, Westberg Vibrations- och Omgivningskontroll, and Natur og Samfunn. This investment aligns with MVI's thematic focus on sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

Menlo Inflection IV, L.P. is a late‑stage venture capital fund managed by Menlo Ventures, legally domiciled in Delaware with operational headquarters in Menlo Park, California. It was launched in 2025 and belongs to Menlo’s Inflection Fund series aimed at bridging early‑stage investing and mega‑growth funding. The fund targets approximately $800 million in capital commitments, as disclosed in SEC filings in early September 2025. Menlo Inflection IV focuses on companies at the 'inflection stage'—high‑momentum startups with growing product‑market fit, efficient unit economics, and a lower risk profile than typical early‑stage ventures. The fund is expected to collaborate closely with Menlo’s early‑stage funds to identify standout late‑stage opportunities. The general partner leadership team includes Venky Ganesan, Shawn Carolan, and Matthew Murphy, reflecting continuity across Menlo’s recent fund strategy.

Menlo Ventures XVII is an early-stage venture capital fund managed by Menlo Ventures, legally domiciled in Delaware and headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Officially formed in August 2025, the fund aims to back early-growth technology startups with long-term disruptive potential. The fund is targeting investments in 30 to 40 companies, typically writing checks between $8 million and $15 million. This capital deployment strategy aligns with Menlo Ventures' mission to support startups from seed through early expansion, providing not just capital, but also strategic and operational guidance. The fund’s general partners include prominent investors such as Venky Ganesan, Shawn Carolan, and Matt Murphy, who are key figures in the Menlo Ventures leadership team. Their combined track record includes successful investments in high-profile companies across multiple sectors. Menlo Ventures XVII is part of the firm’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in areas like artificial intelligence, enterprise software, healthcare, and fintech. The fund continues Menlo’s legacy of identifying and supporting companies positioned to lead their industries through innovation.

Pacific Avenue Fund II is a buyout fund managed by Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, focused on complex corporate carve-outs and operationally intensive situations in the middle market. The fund leverages Pacific Avenue’s experience in building standalone businesses from non-core divisions of large corporations. The fund closed with over $1.65 billion in commitments, raised in a single fundraising cycle completed in under four months. This swift and oversubscribed raise reflects strong investor confidence in the firm’s track record and its differentiated strategy during a time when capital raising has been generally more challenging across private equity. Fund II includes a dedicated European sidecar of over €100 million to pursue cross-border carve-outs and platform investments. This reflects the firm’s growing international footprint, with operations and deal sourcing capabilities in both Los Angeles and Paris. Backers of the fund include a diverse set of institutional investors such as public pensions, consultants, endowments, insurance companies, funds of funds, and family offices. The fund was advised by Lazard (placement agent) and Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP (legal counsel). With Fund II and its sidecar, Pacific Avenue now manages approximately $3.8 billion in total assets.

Performance Direct Investments V (PDI V) is the fifth direct co-investment vehicle managed by Performance Equity Management (PEM), a private equity firm based in Greenwich, Connecticut. The fund closed at $383 million, exceeding its $300 million target. PDI V continues PEM’s strategy of partnering with leading private market managers to build a diversified portfolio of direct co-investments. The fund targets small and middle-market buyouts and growth equity investments. PEM applies a disciplined investment process to identify opportunities across sectors such as information technology, financial services, consumer and business services, and industrials. The fund primarily invests in companies located in North America and Europe. With $8.9 billion in assets under management, PEM has a strong track record of managing co-investment programs. Its senior investment team has committed more than $30 billion across 175+ private equity sponsors globally. In 2023, PEM became part of Sagard’s platform following a strategic investment, strengthening its global reach and future growth capabilities.

Pride Capital Partners has held a €75 million first close for Pride Capital Partners Fund III, the latest vintage in its specialist strategy backing later-stage technology companies. The vehicle is targeting €150 million, with a €200 million hard cap, and already counts the European Investment Fund and other repeat backers among its LP base. Fund III will extend Pride’s debt-led, minority-equity approach to B2B software and managed ICT services businesses across Northwestern Europe—principally the Benelux, DACH and Nordic regions. By combining mezzanine loans with selective equity, the firm offers founder-friendly capital that funds organic expansion, buy-and-build programmes and management buy-outs without ceding control. Building on two top-quartile predecessors, PCP Fund III will write tickets of roughly €2–20 million, focusing on companies with scalable recurring revenue (> €3 million) and positive EBITDA. Early deployments include Belgium’s Tyneso and Denmark’s CCIT, illustrating a healthy pipeline as the fund marches toward a final close later this year.

Titan Capital Partners II is a dedicated growth equity vehicle with a fund size of US $150 million, designed to back high‑potential, scale‑ready software companies and offer flexible liquidity solutions to founders and early investors.The fund focuses on proven enterprise software franchises that combine strong unit economics, recurring revenues, and growth potential, and aims to accelerate their development via strategic capital for hiring, product expansion, and go-to-market scaling.Geographically, the fund emphasizes the cross-border interplay between the U.S. and Israel, leveraging the discipline of the U.S. market and Israel’s deep innovation ecosystem to identify category-defining opportunities. In addition to primary growth investments, the vehicle includes a secondary component which provides liquidity pathways for stakeholders while preserving long-term value creation.

Touring Capital Fund I is a first institutional commitment to support the next generation of AI-powered software companies at the early-growth stage. With total capital of $330 million, the fund seeks to lead checks into B2B SaaS enterprises that have established product–market fit and are ready to scale. It bets on founders who leverage AI to improve real workflows, emphasize measurable ROI, and build defensible data moats. The team draws heavily on prior operating and venture experience (SoftBank Vision Fund II, M12, Qualcomm Ventures) to act as hands-on partners, combining deep networks with domain insight. The investment approach is conviction‑driven: fewer but concentrated bets, strong alignment with founders, and selective follow-on support. To date, the portfolio includes ~12 companies, with multiple up‑rounds and at least one exit (SafeBase acquired by Drata) as early validation of the thesis. The fund intends to back 18‑20 companies overall, mostly in the U.S. but with attention to Europe, India, and Australia as supplementary geographies. In execution, Touring Capital seeks to differentiate itself by combining AI / algorithmic sourcing tools (e.g. internal screening pipelines) with founder empathy and domain diligence, rather than chasing hype in foundational models.

Uncork Plus IV is a $75 million opportunity fund launched by Uncork Capital to support the continued growth of standout companies within its existing portfolio. As the fourth vehicle in the Plus series, this fund enables Uncork to maintain long-term partnerships with its most promising startups as they scale beyond the seed stage. While Uncork’s core funds focus on initial investments at the seed level, Plus IV is designed to participate in later-stage financings—typically Series B and beyond—providing flexible, follow-on capital to companies reaching significant inflection points. This approach allows Uncork to deepen its exposure to its highest-performing investments and help them capitalize on major growth opportunities. Uncork Plus IV primarily targets sectors aligned with the firm’s seed strategy, including B2B software, AI, SaaS, infrastructure, and other transformative technology areas. The fund’s capital is exclusively allocated to companies that Uncork has already backed, reflecting deep conviction and continuity in the firm’s investment philosophy. By pairing Uncork VIII with Plus IV, the firm enhances its ability to not only identify and nurture early-stage winners but also to stay involved throughout their journey to category leadership and exit.

Uncork VIII is the $225 million eighth seed-stage fund raised by Uncork Capital, a veteran venture capital firm based in San Francisco. This fund represents a continuation of Uncork’s high-conviction strategy of investing early in exceptional founders building the next generation of transformative technology companies. With Uncork VIII, the firm plans to lead approximately 35 seed rounds, writing larger initial checks than in previous funds. The goal is to secure higher ownership stakes and provide more meaningful early support to startups. This approach reflects Uncork’s belief in deep engagement with portfolio companies from the earliest stages of their growth journey. The fund targets high-potential startups in sectors such as B2B software, developer tools, infrastructure, SaaS, artificial intelligence, and frontier technologies. Uncork aims to be the first institutional check into these companies, helping them scale with strategic guidance and access to its extensive network. Uncork VIII continues the firm’s tradition of being an early backer of industry-defining companies like Postmates, Fitbit, Poshmark, and Eventbrite. With this new fund, Uncork seeks to identify and support the next wave of standout entrepreneurs solving hard problems through software and data-driven innovation.