David Bogoslaw

Why tech talent is flocking to Europe

A surge of investment in climate- and sustainability-focused companies in Europe has swelled the ranks of tech and non-tech workers eager to join such companies, while rising quality of life considerations are influencing where people choose to work.

More tech talent is seeking purpose-driven work in Europe

With more than 25% of total capital invested in European tech companies going to the carbon and energy sector, sustainability-focused start-ups have attracted tech workers from other parts of the world.

African Renaissance Partners wants to lift all boats in Africa's VC ecosystem

With backgrounds in economic development, the VC firm’s co-founders are trying to raise the profiles of African tech start-ups that are addressing some of the continent’s toughest problems and highlight new venture destinations for investors.

Antler expands its SE Asia strategy with help from local LP

For new investments in Malaysia and other countries, the global venture fund has partnered with a sovereign wealth fund that shares its interest in applying digital technology to clean energy, healthcare and education software.

How One Way is easing the path for immigrant founders

One Way Ventures has assembled a star-studded group of founders – including LinkedIn, Slack and Noom alums – to share lessons and advice with its portfolio company founders.

Emerging and diverse managers find ally in Apollo-backed New Catalyst

Firm founder Jason Howard says New Catalyst Strategic Partners plans to initially do seven to 10 deals, with investments between $60 million and $75 million or more.

Beleaguered fundraisers are hoping to bounce back

Distributions are key to an improved fundraising market. 'DPI tells the story,' says QED co-founder and chief investment officer Frank Rotman.

Dealmaking seen increasing, fundraising likely delayed

An extended timeline to liquidity means LPs will be more careful about which GPs they continue to allocate to in 2024.

A return to more reasonable valuations?

VCs foresee more flat and down rounds this year for companies that last raised capital at heady valuations during the venture boom.

Wrestling with the big question

Many of the 18 venture capitalists we spoke with expect M&A exits to become more viable this year, but most don’t see the IPO market rebounding meaningfully until late this year or more likely in 2025.