The global asset manager is expanding its $10bn evergreen platform to include a dedicated vehicle for venture and growth equity investments.
Emerging managers are trying to identify investors with whom their visions resonate.
The co-founder and general partner of Azolla Ventures talks about trail running, the unexpected signatures on his college diploma and why investing in climate tech is so important.
Firm founder Jeff Clavier also announced he is taking a 'step back from day-to-day management,' with Andy McLoughlin now serving as Uncork's sole managing partner.
The emerging manager was founded earlier this year by alumni of Coatue Management, NEA, TCV and Google.
Investors include Nigeria's Bank of Industry, British International Investment, EDFI Management Company, Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund and Visa Foundation.
Fund II raised 15% more than Fund I and the fundraising process appears to have taken just two months.
SE Ventures' new accelerator program aims to connect climate tech start-ups with expert industrial advice and pilot customers earlier in their journeys.
Private funds focused on Africa raised a combined $4bn across 22 vehicles in 2024, more than double the total value of fundraising in 2023, new research shows.
The fund raised $13.5m to make early-stage investments in founders closing access gaps across healthcare and financial services.