The ex-managing partner of GV is in talks with investors over a new venture capital fund and has a preliminary target of $350m to $500m in place.

Bill Maris, co-founder of corporate venturing unit GV, is in the process of raising money for his own venture capital fund, CNBC reported yesterday, citing undisclosed sources.

Maris left GV, the subsidiary of internet group Alphabet formerly known as Google Ventures, last month, telling the New York Times he wanted to spend more time with his family and work on his next project.

There are preliminary plans in place to raise between $350m and $500m, though no precise target…