Connor Hussey

ESG funds attempt to find their place in VC

These initiatives, once a niche strategy aimed at improving a firm’s public image, have been thrust into the spotlight after 2020’s historic social movements. Does the VC community know what to do with them?

US late-stage VC is spilling into European markets

Late-stage investment in the UK soared in 2020, due largely to financing from US firms. British investors are catching up. Will this strategy become a mainstay for VC?

How to access European markets through a SPAC

SPACs are continuing to raise record amounts of capital and beginning to hit their institutional stride in the US. Now Europe is catching on, and Jack Leeney of 7GC talks about what makes the market there unique.

A hybrid offering model may slow the SPAC craze

VC managers are waking up to SPACs as an alternative to an offering model that has long been outdated. But a combination of traditional IPO, direct listing and staggered lock-up release could be a future offering model.

Why the most famous angel investors may not be the best

Pre-seed investor Beta Boom published its list of top angel investors based on liquidity and found how investing in diverse founders relates to their exit rates.

Primary Venture Partners betting big on New York's rebound

The New York City firm has doubled down on its commitment to the local start-up community with a pair of fund closes totaling $200m; it also added Rebecca Price and promoted Jason Shuman.

SPACs may become the preferred offering model for VC

After 2020 was dubbed the year of the SPAC, most market participants are waiting for the bubble to burst. But Mark Yusko of Morgan Creek expects them to become a mainstay.

How family offices can implement an ESG policy

Small, mission-driven family offices are well positioned to make ESG a part of their mandate.

Partners Group: ‘Great deal of interest’ in 401(k) market

2021 marks the year products aimed at tapping the defined contribution market see the light of day. Increased interest in such vehicles suggests more are soon to come.

Ares taps Wells Fargo for global diversity and inclusion officer hire

Indhira Arrington joins from Wells Fargo and will be responsible for 'enhancing the recruitment, development, retention and advancement of professionals from diverse backgrounds'.