Joanna Glasner

Early hit puts Formation 8 in spotlight

Editor’s note: Last week Formation 8 announced it raised $500 million for its second fund. This profile of the San Francisco-based venture, which already has a monster exit with Oculus VR, previously ran in the July 2014 issue of VCJ

An eye for an IPO

Healthcare investors, like Versant and others, are looking at plenty of ophthalmic deals and exits

VC-backed IPOs slowed in Q3, while M&A rose

The volume of venture-backed initial public offerings slowed in the third quarter from the prior quarter, while acquisitions with disclosed dollar amounts came in higher.

What to offer your LP

For some LPs it’s crucial to avoid any appearance of impropriety. That means refusing lavish gifts, and it could extend as far as turning down a cup of coffee.

USVP raising new fund for first time in six years: VCJ

Silicon Valley firm is seeking $275 million for a planned Fund XI.

Growing appetite for VC helps Industry Ventures blow past target for third FoF

Industry Ventures has closed its third venture capital fund-of-funds with $170 million in committed capital after raising the cap a few times during fundraising.

Why you should put money into drones (according to VCs who already have)

Lux Capital, among others, sees a range of investment opportunities tied to drone industry

U.S. Venture Partners raising new fund for first time in six years

Silicon Valley firm is seeking $275 million for a planned Fund XI

VCs ponder optimal time to 'date' a founder

No one wants a shotgun wedding over a term sheet, so it’s advisable to take a few weeks to get to know one another

The remarkably busy life of Jim Breyer: VCJ

There’s something to be said for sticking with a job. It certainly has worked out for Jim Breyer, who joined Accel Partners as a newly minted MBA graduate in 1987. It was a good call, Venture Capital Journal reports.