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Each week, we review the latest Form D filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to identify new funds entering the market.
In this weekly series, we highlight top strategies from notable firms, first time funds, and more. from notable firms, focusing specifically on first-time funds or new firm launches.
Over 40,000 Form D filings were reported to the SEC in 2025, and we sift through them to identify the most relevant investment firm strategies to give you a clearer view of private market fundraising activity.
To see all Form D filings and new fund and firm launches, Dakota Marketplace tracks this data and includes additional information such as firm details and contact information.
Top 10 Form D Filings (August 10 - 14)
1. Wilbe Capital II LP
Wilbe Capital II LP is a venture capital fund investing in early-stage, deep tech companies founded by scientists, providing "first check" funding to founders translating groundbreaking scientific discoveries into commercial ventures across biotechnology, energy, and AI. The fund is managed by Wilbe Group Limited, a London-based venture capital firm with $250 million in AUM that operates as a talent platform bridging academia and entrepreneurship for scientist-founders.
2. Lightspeed AI Renaissance Fund, L.P.
Lightspeed AI Renaissance Fund, L.P. is a Delaware growth-stage private equity vehicle targeting artificial intelligence-native companies globally, led by co-founder Ravi Mhatre as part of Lightspeed's broader multi-billion-dollar AI investment platform. The fund is managed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, a Menlo Park, CA-based venture capital firm with approximately $50.0 billion in AUM.
3. iCapital LS 13 Access Fund, L.P.
iCapital LS 13 Access Fund is a private equity access vehicle giving qualified investors streamlined exposure to an underlying secondaries-oriented private equity strategy. The fund is sponsored by iCapital, a New York-based alternative investment technology platform with approximately $149.9 billion in AUM that provides technology-driven solutions to advisors, high-net-worth clients, asset managers, and banks.
4. Shine Capital SPV A-2, L.P.
Shine Capital SPV A-2, L.P. is a venture capital strategy targeting opportunities identified through Shine Capital's investment platform and disciplined underwriting approach. The fund is managed by Shine Capital, a New York-based venture capital firm with $60 million in AUM that partners with innovative entrepreneurs in the early stages of company development.
5. Accel Growth Fund 8 L.P.
Accel Growth Fund 8 L.P. is a venture capital strategy targeting opportunities identified through Accel's investment platform and disciplined underwriting approach. The fund is managed by Accel, a Palo Alto, CA-based venture capital firm that collaborates with outstanding teams globally to foster innovation and growth.
Form D in Dakota Marketplace
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6. Homestead Capital Credit USA Fund I, LP
Homestead Capital Credit USA Fund I, LP is a private real estate strategy targeting opportunities identified through Homestead Capital's private real estate investment platform and disciplined underwriting. The fund is managed by Homestead Capital, a San Francisco-based firm with approximately $1.58 billion in AUM known for its farmland-focused strategies across the Mountain West, Pacific, Midwest, and Delta regions, designed to deliver risk-adjusted returns, portfolio diversification, and an inflation hedge.
7. Lama Partners Fund 2, LP
Lama Partners Fund 2, LP is a venture capital strategy targeting opportunities identified through Lama Partners' investment platform and disciplined underwriting approach. The fund is managed by Lama Partners (fka FXP), a Boston-based venture capital firm with $250 million in AUM focused on innovative and growth-oriented enterprises.
8. Broadway Venture Partners Astor Place, LP
Broadway Venture Partners Astor Place, LP is a venture capital strategy targeting opportunities identified through Broadway Venture Partners' investment platform and disciplined underwriting approach. The fund is managed by Broadway Venture Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm that partners with exceptional, often under-the-radar technology companies.
9. Fortwest Capital Fund II, L.P.
Fortwest Capital Fund II, L.P. is a Cayman Islands venture and private equity vehicle investing globally in fintech and AI-enabled financial services companies, following the firm's earlier ~$11 million debut Fund I. The fund is managed by Fortwest Capital, a Hong Kong-based venture capital firm with $250 million in AUM that provides growth capital, strategic advisory, and operational support to technology-driven companies across software, digital services, fintech, and consumer technologies.
10. Boardman Bay Ventures, LP - Series N7
Boardman Bay Ventures, LP - Series N7 is a Delaware single-deal venture series deploying approximately $8.2 million into early-stage companies, led by William Boardman Graves and focused on the technology, media, and telecom sectors. The fund is managed by Boardman Bay Capital Management, a New York-based hedge fund manager founded in 2012 with approximately $518 million in AUM, running long/short equity funds through a Master Feeder structure with an absolute return, opportunistic TMT strategy.
Stay Up to Date on New Fund and Firm Launches
Form D filings are often the first public signal that a new fund is raising capital. Monitoring these filings can help investors and fundraising professionals stay ahead of new opportunities and emerging managers.
Dakota Marketplace tracks Form D filings and new fund and firm launches, providing additional insights such as firm details, strategy information, and contact data.
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