Telecom Italia-backed growth-stage investment vehicle UV T-Growth is over halfway towards an upsized fundraising target.

The recently launched venture firm has secured capital commitments to its debut fund from investors including Axa and MACSF.

Blockchain-focused venture firm Dragonfly Capital Partners’ second vehicle has partnerships with Bitmain, Bybit, Huobi and OKEx.

Jacques, who joined the unit in 2017, has been hired as a partner at investment firm Cota Capital's Fintech Fund.

Verizon Ventures was the first limited partner for the female-focused venture firm’s new fund, while Nordstrom is also a limited partner.

Marui Group, Q’sfix and Giftee have contributed to a $13.7m first close that represents half of the fund's target for its final close.

Migdal Insurance, Harel Group, Menora Mivtachim Insurance and Hachshara Insurance helped the financial technology-focused investor reach a $120m first close of its latest fund.

Helsinn is co-anchoring the second 3B Future Health Fund, which will target oncology and rare disease therapeutics startups as it seeks a $118m close.

The impact investing-focused incubator and investment group’s VC fund counts Marui and SunBridge among its limited partners.

Reza Halse will be a partner at RA Capital, which held a first and final closing of its second venture fund in October.