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Crypto VCs are facing a harsh reality in the downturn

“There’s no way to hide behind the opaqueness of the private markets for a crypto fund with token holdings,” PitchBook’s Robert Le said.

Crypto VCs face a harsh reality in the bear market

Crypto VCs face a harsh reality in the bear market

The quirks of crypto investing have created a sober outlook for venture capital firms.

VCs are betting on defense tech in 2023

VCs are betting on defense tech in 2023

From the U.S. to Europe, VCs are increasingly interested in investing in technologies used for national defense.

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A.I.-fueled biotech startups are having a moment

ReNAgade Therapeutics and other early stage startups are raking in cash as science is moving at a pace that’s “unprecedented.”

Flat and down rounds are on the rise. There could be ‘a lot more on the horizon’

Q1 saw more startups raising new funding at the same or lower valuations than their previous rounds.

M&A for venture-backed startups has fallen to the lowest quarterly level in a decade

As M&A activity dealmaking nosedives across stages and sectors, unicorns are desperately seeking an exit.

It could be downhill after Q1 for private equity

PE dealmaking held up ‘better than expected’ in the first quarter, but falling exits could put a damper on the rest of 2023.

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One chart shows how much generative A.I. valuations are soaring

One chart shows how much generative A.I. valuations are soaring

VCs are scrambling to invest in the next big thing—and are paying hefty prices to do it.

It will be ‘very difficult’ for enterprise software companies to raise funds without an A.I. strategy

It will be ‘very difficult’ for enterprise software companies to raise funds without an A.I. strategy

“Basically all software investing right now, at least on the B2B side, is A.I. investing,” says Index Ventures partner Erin Price-Wright.

Investment fund links to Atlanta police and ‘Cop City’ project revealed

Investment fund links to Atlanta police and ‘Cop City’ project revealed

Roark Capital and Silver Lake Management have a web of connections to the Atlanta police foundation, Cop City and surveillance in the city

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Meta's metaverse is on the back burner

Meta's metaverse is on the back burner

The company formerly known as Facebook is talking more about AI than the metaverse these days.

One chart shows where venture valuations have seen record growth

One chart shows where venture valuations have seen record growth

Median valuations at seed stage startups grew by nearly 17% in 2022 despite the rough market.

What the crypto crackdown means for VCs

What the crypto crackdown means for VCs

Regulatory roadblocks may be hard to pinpoint and hard to avoid.

US pension funds are on the brink of implosion – and Wall Street is ignoring it

US pension funds are on the brink of implosion – and Wall Street is ignoring it

Private equity firms managing millions of Americans’ retirement savings may be inflating their investments

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Everywhere you look, the economy is in a deep freeze. But does that mean a recession is coming?

From the housing market to venture capital activity, many parts of the economy are in a deep freeze. And experts say they may not thaw out until next year.

Why the private equity downturn could be a boon for certain LPs

Certain LPs may be able to reap the benefits of a rocky year for private equity.

Private equity’s slowdown in 3 charts

Both exits and deal activity are on the downturn.

What's next for crypto VCs

Venture capital investment in crypto has waned, but it could pick back up by the summer.

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8 venture investors predict the top trends in fintech for 2023

Top VCs think that while valuations might have gotten overblown in 2022, there’s still plenty of opportunity to invest going forward. Here are the trends and companies they’re most excited about.

Private equity's takeover of healthcare

Needless treatments, misconduct and price gouging is on the rise as investors turn their sights to healthcare

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Despite tough market, female founders prove resilient in venture capital landscape

Nearly a decade ago, venture capital funds with a gender-diversity strategy were hard to find in the vast heartland of the U.S. between the coasts.

Why the Binance/FTX acquisition could be a big blow to crypto VC

Binance agreed to acquire rival FTX, and it could be bad news for the whole crypto venture space.

Would You Invest $10,000 in a Friend’s Startup? Are You Friends If You Don’t?

In Silicon Valley, angel investing has become a key form of social currency.

This Cybersecurity Firm Raised Significant Amount In KKR Led Funding Round - Read How Much

Semperis, a cybersecurity software startup based in the United States, has announced a $200 million funding round led by private equity firm KKR & Co Inc (NYSE:KKR) at a significantly higher valuation than its previous round, reported Reuters. Existing investors such as Insight Partners and new investors such as Ten Eleven Ventures joined…

Why VC Investments are Not About Startups Anymore

If you’ve watched "Pirates of Silicon Valley'' or “The Social Network,” you might remember a common message: any innovation or big company starts small. A deeper analysis of the movies reveals the distorted image of an innovative company among investors.

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