Australia’s Blue Sky targets $144m VC fundraise
Blue Sky Venture Capital, a division of Australia-based Blue Sky Alternative Investments, will raise a A$200 million ($144 million) fund focused on later-stage local start-ups.
The firm, which closed its debut fund at A$10 million in 2013, is currently investing its second A$30 million second vehicle. Blue Sky concentrates on lower risk late-stage venture and early-stage growth...
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