Articles from B Capital

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced the final close of B Capital Ascent Fund III, L.P. ("Ascent Fund III" or the "Fund") at its hard cap of $500 million in aggregate capital commitments. The Fund was oversubscribed and nearly doubled the size of its predecessor, B Capital Ascent Fund II, following strong support from both existing and new investors.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced that it has been selected as a registered venture capital firm under the Government of Japan’s Agency for Medical Research and Development’s (AMED) Strengthening Program for Pharmaceutical Startup Ecosystem. This designation enables B Capital to invest in and serve as a commercialization partner to pharmaceutical and biotech startups in Japan.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced key highlights from its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Summit. The events brought together more than 200 CEOs, investors and industry luminaries to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses, investment strategies, leadership and global markets.

B Capital today announced that it has established a new office in Doha as part of its expansion into the Middle East. A global multi-stage technology investment firm focused on enterprise, fintech, healthcare and climate sectors, B Capital plans to bring its global expertise to help advance innovation in the region. In addition, the firm will partner with Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, to help drive these efforts.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced the appointment of Yan-David (“Yanda”) Erlich as General Partner. Mr. Erlich is an experienced technology and AI investor and a four-time venture-backed founder and CEO. He will help lead B Capital’s technology and AI investments across venture and growth companies and will be based in San Francisco.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced the appointment of Timur Akazhanov as General Partner. Mr. Akazhanov will focus on strategic growth equity investments in technology and tech-enabled services companies, leveraging B Capital’s capabilities in scaling and globalizing the next generation of cutting-edge businesses. He will focus on opportunities where B Capital can achieve significant influence or control via acquisition of large stakes in target companies. Mr. Akazhanov will be based in New York and partner on this strategy with Sami Ahmad, General Partner and Deputy CIO.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced two appointments to further expand its climate investment platform. Rich Lesser, Global Chair and former CEO of Boston Consulting Group (“BCG”), has joined as Vice Chair, Climate & Sustainability and Senior Advisor to help drive the firm’s strategic direction in climate and sustainability. He will continue in his role at BCG and strengthen the links between the two firms in this critical area. Additionally, Jeff Johnson has joined as General Partner to lead the firm’s growing climate investment team with nearly 25 years of experience in sustainable technology.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, today announced the close of B Capital Opportunities Fund II, L.P. (“Opportunities Fund II” or the “Fund”) with aggregate capital commitments of $750 million, nearly doubling the size of its predecessor B Capital Opportunities Fund I. The Fund received strong participation from both existing and new investors and represents a diverse global base of well-known private and public pensions, family offices, high-net worth individuals and sovereign wealth funds.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, has announced the appointment of Don Wood as a Venture Partner focused on climate tech. In this role, Mr. Wood will expand the firm’s climate investment strategy, serve as a trusted advisor to B Capital’s growing climate team and mentor select portfolio companies.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, has closed the inaugural B Capital Healthcare Fund I, which, in conjunction with B Capital Growth Fund III, allocates over $500 million to opportunities across the healthcare sector, from digital health to biotech.

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, announced today the $250 million close of Ascent Fund II (“Ascent” or the “Fund”), its first dedicated early-stage fund.