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Stanhope launches new fund of funds vehicle

The UK-based firm, which predicts an uptick in private markets tech valuations, has launched a new vehicle dedicated to investing in the world’s top-performing venture firms.

Anti-trust legislation sends more warnings to large VC managers

More legislation targeting how big companies pursue mergers has been introduced, but the VC industry is framing it as a loss for younger start-ups that could affect the progress of ESG and diversity initiatives.

How to withstand inflationary concerns, according to SoftBank

SoftBank Vision Fund CFO Navneet Govil discusses his stance on inflation, ESG concerns, SPACs and LP commitments for the second Vision Fund at the CFOs & COOs Forum 2021.

Mendoza Ventures: ‘Diverse managers are not alone anymore’

In venture capital, the current moment is allowing more diverse managers at the table, according to Mendoza Ventures founders’ Adrian and Senofer Mendoza.

Proptech industry forces put emphasis on ESG conversation

The proptech industry is helping businesses and schools return to their former in-person format. But the budding industry might also help transform the legacy real estate industry to become more ESG-oriented and efficient.

VC industry squirms at potential tax changes

The Biden administration and the Democrats’ slim majority in Congress offer a window for changes to policy, including increases to capital gains, closing the carried interest loophole, and anti-trust legislation. It could prove serious for the venture capital industry.

Family offices look to step up their allocation to VC

Average family office allocation to venture capital has more than doubled in the last year, according to survey data collected by First Republic Bank and Oper8r. Emerging managers, in particular, look to benefit from increased interest.

LPs and emerging manager GPs should expect a busy summer of pitch meetings

First-time VC investors took a hit amid covid-19 lockdowns, but the re-opening of much of the economy this summer is expected to result in more face-to-face meetings with LPs, according to placement agent Kelly DePonte of Probitas Partners.

A deeptech investment model emerges to meet the moment’s ills

Covid-19 and the push for vaccine development has pulled many investors into the spotlight with an imperative to invest in technologies that address the biggest issues of our time. Is this the origin of a new public-private partnership model?

US investment in European start-ups reaches new heights

Europe’s VC industry had a breakout Q1, on pace for another record-shattering year. Meanwhile, US firms Icon, Sapphire and Sequoia are expanding their operations.