Lawrence Aragon

Lawrence Aragon

Deals

Late-stage companies maintain frothy valuations as early-stage is doused with cold water

In what may be the most surprising revelation of PitchBook’s new valuation report, the median pre-money valuation for late-stage deals increased from $105m in Q1 to $110m in Q2.

4 min read · 11 August 2022

Investors

Friday Letter: How much is a VC fund really worth?

GPs and LPs are keeping a close eye on 409A filings and new financing rounds, which can reverberate in hundreds of funds, judging by two recent examples.

4 min read · 05 August 2022

Managers

Latino-focused L’Attitude lands $100m from JPMorgan, Cisco and other big names

Firm CEO Sol Trujillo says his long term goal is to build 'a multibillion-dollar AUM firm that will endure for many generations.'

4 min read · 03 August 2022

Managers

Friday Letter: Jenny Rooke's journey is an inspiration for new managers

It has taken nearly a decade, but Jenny Rooke made the long journey from writing personal checks for one-off deals to starting Genoa Ventures and raising a second fund that is nearly three times bigger than her debut.

4 min read · 29 July 2022

Managers

Genoa targets nexus of biology and technology with new fund

Genoa Ventures of San Francisco has held a final close on $84m for its sophomore vehicle to invest in companies building products at the nexus of biology and technology.

2 min read · 28 July 2022

Investors

Friday Letter: Market turmoil isn’t scaring this LP away from venture funds

Maryland State Retirement and Pension System is not slowing down and is 'still investing on plan' with its PE program, which invests in venture, buyouts and growth funds, says senior portfolio manager Dana Johns.

3 min read · 15 July 2022

Managers

One more chance to get into a16z's eighth fund

If you missed out on Andreessen Horowitz’s most recent venture fund, it appears you may have a chance to slip into a supplemental vehicle.

1 min read · 05 July 2022

Managers

Getting personal with Elena Viboch

Elena Viboch, one of General Catalyst’s newest partners, as she answers 10 questions.

2 min read · 04 July 2022

Managers

Friday Letter: Can we innovate our way out of post-Roe problems?

Venture capitalists focused on women’s health are eager to confront the challenges women face now that abortion is no longer constitutionally protected.

5 min read · 01 July 2022

Managers

Butterfly's Fund IV takes flight with support from Nordic LPs

Nordic investor Butterfly Ventures has raised €47 million toward a target fund size of €100 million, with first-close investors including Saminvest and Tesi.

2 min read · 29 June 2022

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