This week’s Moves in VC contains 10 Moves and 7 new fund announcements, compiled from 40+ sources.
ICYMI
🔵 Elizabeth “Beezer” Clarkson and the rest of the Sapphire Partners team are moving to LGT Capital Partners. LGT Capital Partners is a global specialist in alternative investing.
EASTERN US
🟠 Michael Mignano joined Union Square Ventures as a General Partner. Michael previously worked at Lightspeed Venture Partners as a Partner, which he joined after exiting his podcasting startup, Anchor (acquired by Spotify).
🟠 Tanaz Mody left her role as a People and Talent Operating Partner at Lerer Hippeau. Tanaz started a new role as a Chief People Officer at Stakeholder VR Supergroup.
🟠 Mark Fiorentino joined K8 as a Managing Partner and Head of Venture Capital. Mark previously worked at Bain Capital Ventures as a Partner. K8 is a hybrid private credit & venture capital firm.
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WESTERN US
🟢 Suzanne Xie joined Strider Capital as the Co-Head of Ventures. Suzanne previously worked at Neo as a Partner. Strider Capital is a national security venture capital firm.
🟢 Evaline Tsai was promoted from Principal to Partner at Gigascale Capital. Gigascale Capital invests in sectors for climate impact.
🟢 Mariana Mihalusova and Phil DiGiacomo were promoted to Partners at Venrock.
🟢 Nadia Karkar joined 500 Global as a Managing Partner. Nadia previously worked at TPG as the Head of Business Development.
🟢 Ameen Dalli was promoted from Senior Associate to Vice President at Advance Venture Partners. Advance Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focusing on disruptive technology and technology enabled companies.
🟢 Hani Goodarzi is now a Venture Partner at Amplify Bio, and Michael Fischbach, Steve Holtzman, and Patrick Loerch are joining as Bio Advisors. Amplify Bio invests in technical founders in the life sciences.
MIDWESTERN US
🟡 Liz Benz joined Rally Ventures as an Operating Partner. Liz previously worked at Jamf as a Chief Sales Officer. Rally Ventures is an early stage venture capital firm focusing on technology companies.
NEW FUNDS
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🔴 The Business Development Bank of Canada is launching a $150M fund to invest in life sciences startups.
🔴 New York-based Collide Capital closed its second $95M fund to back early stage fintech, supply chain, and future of work companies.
🔴 New York-based futurepresent launched its debut $300M fund to invest in physical AI, applied AI in complex industries, and AI infrastructure.
🔴 Palo Alto-based Eclipse closed $1.311B across two funds to back manufacturing, logistics, energy, and semiconductors startups.
🔴 Bay Capital Partners launched the India Digital Opportunities Fund to support late-stage Indian digital and technology companies. The fund amount was undisclosed.
🔴 In partnership with State Universities Retirement System of Illinois, Fairview Capital Partners launched its Series D of the Lincoln Fund. The $150M fund will back emerging managers.
🔴 London-based Eka Ventures closed its second $107M fund to support early stage companies focusing on life, health, and sustainability.
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