Rebecca Szkutak

The consumer sector sees unexpected highs and low amidst covid-19

The new coronavirus reality has left consumer investors in an environment of distinct highs and lows, as some sectors surge while others slump.

Investing in mobility tech could hit the skids

Ridesharing and micromobility users are dropping amidst the virus and funding into autonomous vehicles is paused.

Series B, C companies could get left behind in this downturn

While early and late stage VC-backed businesses are poised to weather this period of uncertainty, companies at the Series B and C stages may be left behind.

The future of marketplaces is to be more than a marketplace

As the ecosystem continues to grow, investors are looking for companies that offer more than just aggregation.

Venture debt will surf, not drown, in covid-19's wake

Amidst startup layoffs and drying up deal opportunities in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, venture debt is blossoming.

EquaLife Capital seeks to raise a covid-19 relief fund for African start-ups

Nairobi-based EquiLife Group is seeking $20m for a permanent capital vehicle aimed to help businesses affected by the crisis.

Seed funding may slow, but won't halt in the midst of covid-19

Analysts predict a global seed slowdown of 22% by the end of Q1 because of the covid-19 outbreak, US seed investors say not so fast.

San Jose Police and Fire pension updates VC strategy and pacing plan

The pension voted to bump up its allocation to venture FoFs and trims its direct fund investments.

Venture is a top performer for Sacramento pension despite small portfolio

Summit Europe Fund II was up 32.5% during the quarter and Trinity Venture XII was up 8.2%.

VC won't respond to the looming downturn like it did to the GFC

The asset class has changed and matured so much in the last 12 years that this recession will bring different challenges and spark new solutions. Plus, the secondaries market is more robust now.