Private Equity
With offices in Toronto, Calgary and San Francisco, the early-stage firm announces a new hire and several team promotions, including Alex Baker and Irfhan Rawji each to managing partner.
2 min read · 06 July 2021
With eight exits, including the public offerings of Vroom, Coupang, Wish and Coursera, Alpha Partners co-founder Brian Smiga talks about the firm's approach on investing alongside the pro-rata and what he thinks of opportunity funds and valuations.
5 min read · 02 July 2021
Our debut Women of Influence in Private Markets list, which recognizes trailblazing women in venture capital and other alternative assets, takes a deep dive into DE&I recruiting and the current state of gender diversity in VC.
2 min read · 02 July 2021
Co-founder Phil Black describes how the VC firm tracks diversity metrics and works with founders to grow inclusive teams.
1 min read · 29 June 2021
The number of examples of early-stage firms raising or talking about creating separate opportunity funds is increasing, which we explore in our latest analysis story.
2 min read · 25 June 2021
Corporate LPs can bring unique advantages as investors, with their sector-specific knowledge and potential as customers for portfolio companies.
4 min read · 23 June 2021
Growth-stage investor 137 Ventures promotes James Pardee and Christian Garrett each to principal.
1 min read · 23 June 2021
With Tiger Global making dozens and dozens of bets so far this year, including the seed round for Blair, early-stage investors are wondering how will this impact them and their portfolios.
2 min read · 18 June 2021
Dr. Derick En’Wezoh joins seed-focused Susa Ventures as an investor, focused on digital health.
1 min read · 16 June 2021
Ben Narasin launches Tenacity Venture Capital with initial backing from New Enterprise Associates and others. NEA managing general partner Scott Sandell will serve on the advisory board.
1 min read · 16 June 2021
