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bunch, an AI-native fund operations platform for private markets, announced its $35 million Series B, led by Portage, with participation from Illuminate Financial, Motive Partners, Cherry Ventures, and Fintech Collective.

Stephanie Choo is a Partner at Portage Ventures. Co-authored by Andre Masse. Andre is an Investment Associate at Portage Ventures.

Portage is a global investment platform focused on fintech and financial services.

Portage partners with companies at all stages, providing flexible capital and a global network of investors, commercial partners, advisors, and value creation experts, with a focus on financial services.

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Oct 2026SiliconANGLENews article

Portage, a fintech investment platform under Sagard, secures **$600 million** for its fourth venture fund, **Portage Ventures IV**. The platform’s total assets under management reach **$7 billion**, expanding its capacity to back early-stage fintech startups.

Sep 2026Crowdfund InsiderNews article

Portage, a global fintech investment platform with $7.0B in assets under management, completes the final close of its **Portage Ventures IV** fund at **$600M**. The milestone reinforces its standing as a top fintech-focused venture investor. The firm now manages a total of $7.0B across its funds.

Sep 2026Yahoo FinanceNews article