US-based venture capital firm Underscore VC closed its latest fund at approximately $117m yesterday, securing healthcare provider Boston Children’s Hospital as a limited partner.
The fund’s LPs also include Greenspring Associates and various family offices, according to TechCrunch. The fund was raised after the existing LPs for Underscore’s first fund approached the firm about a follow-on vehicle.
Apart from providing capital, Underscore VC has also created a network of entrepreneurs, executives and experts called Core Community, through which it pairs startups with relevant mentors to help them grow their business.
Fund I has grown its portfolio to more than 20 companies since raising $85m in 2016, investing in sectors such as augmented and virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning, marketing technology, cloud infrastructure, blockchain and the internet of things.
The firm still has at least $10m left from Fund I to put toward new portfolio companies or follow-on investments, Michael Skok, co-founder and partner of Underscore VC, told Xconomy.
The larger size for Fund II will enable Underscore VC to expand its team with the recruitment of a chief financial officer, chief operating officer, marketing expert and investment professionals.