David Bogoslaw

Growing opportunities in defense tech

From cheaper back-up satellites and new manufacturing systems to vehicles that allow for development of drugs and other materials in microgravity environments, defense tech companies are attracting more attention from VCs.

How VCs are fueling innovation in defense tech

The ongoing shift from big, expensive military assets like battleships and fighter jets to smaller, more agile and less costly ones positions Anduril and other venture-backed companies to win more government and commercial contracts and draw more capital from investors.

Where are the exit paths for defense tech start-ups?

Mismatched valuation expectations are impeding defense tech acquisitions.

Increasing profitability but tougher exits

SVB's innovation economy outlook for H2 2025 shows that while a greater focus on efficiency is making more companies profitable, AI funding may be changing the calculus for how many winners a fund needs.

CF Private Equity steps up its allocations to crypto funds

New legislation that sets clearer rules for the sector is helping drive increased investment and adoption by mainstream financial institutions.

Looking overseas for LP commitments

Ninety-three out of 100 mid-market North American private equity and VC execs expect to attract capital from new geographic regions over the next two to five years, fund administrator Ocorian reports.

What Morgan Stanley looks for in early-stage VC funds

The giant asset manager's Private Equity Solutions platform will make about 20-25 investments in a mix of early-stage funds and co-investments in later-stage companies.

Enterprise expertise elevates Wexler to WndrCo’s partnership ranks

Using his tech sales experience, Justin Wexler works with WndrCo co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg to help portfolio companies seal deals with Fortune 500 companies.

Liquidity options proliferate for VCs

Continuation funds aren’t the only strategy firms are using to generate liquidity for LPs. Others include strip sales, preferred equity deals and tender offers.

VC deal sizes dropped across funding stages in Q1: Fenwick/JPMorgan report

Investors seem to be directing more capital to support existing portfolio companies instead of pursuing new investments, while earlier timing for mega-deals suggests a push to accelerate development to beat competitors.