life sciences

General news, Finance

Claremont Debuts $130M Fund

Newly formed venture capital firm raises first fund with eye on early-stage investments and the San Francisco area’s East Bay.
Finance

Versant Closes $400M Fund

Versant Ventures fund is aimed at early-stage life sciences companies.
Finance

Startup Funding Is Shrinking

VC veterans predict that fewer companies will get early-stage funding this year.
Finance

Bay Partners Raises Tech Fund

$290M fund will target early-stage startups that provide technology infrastructure.
Finance

Sierra Invests in China

U.S. fund Sierra Ventures partners with Shanghai-based Gobi Ventures to do early-stage deals in the Middle Kingdom.
Finance

More Startups Tapping Angels

Entrepreneurs are turning to angels for early funding as venture capital firms are making larger investments.