David Bogoslaw

An LP base that women-led VCs can’t afford to ignore

While almost half of respondents to a recent survey of high-net-worth women investors are in the earliest stages of engaging with private markets, 67% say they plan to invest $25k-$49k in venture funds this year.

Axiom Partners raises $52m for AI-focused debut fund

Founded by Khosla Ventures veteran Sandhya Venkatachalam, the new seed-stage firm is backing AI companies that target the 'capacity crunch' to democratize access to critical services.

Antler's US GP is searching for 'smartest, most driven, hungry people'

Jeff Becker explains why Antler's US fund has more than doubled the size of its commitments, how AI is driving up start-up costs, and what it takes to be successful at the earliest stage of investing.

Quiet Capital launches Quiet Venture IV for undisclosed target size

Limited partners in the firm’s prior funds include Passport Foundation and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance.

Menlo’s new partner is a former math teacher who’s still educating

General counsel Deborah Carrillo makes sure that members of Menlo’s investment team understand LPs’ concerns as well as legal issues they need to be aware of as board members.

The GP-LP fundraising disconnect

There is a growing gulf between the amount of capital VCs are trying to raise and how much investors are actually committing.

How one new venture capital manager found success

Healthier Capital made sure potential LPs understood its thesis and the scope of problems faced by stakeholders.

SparkLabs launches $20m King Saud University venture fund

With Riyadh Valley Company as an anchor investor, the new fund aims to help attract global innovation, foster Saudi talent and contribute to the country’s economic development.

AI fears prompt tech selloff, sow doubts about IPOs

Tumultuous public tech markets are making investors increasingly wary of poorly thought out IPOs and more inclined to wait for signs that other IPO companies are performing strongly.

Thorben Hett returns to Pinegrove Venture Partners as managing partner

As part of the Menlo Park, California-based firm’s foundational team, the 25-year VC veteran has recent experience as head of Five Arrows Global Technology and as senior portfolio manager at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.