Friday Letter

The recent IPOs for Arm, Instacart, Klaviyo and Neumora Therapeutics have investors eager to see more unicorns follow suit and end the distribution dry spell.

New research finds that more comprehensive and data-driven decision-making materially reduces the gender fundraising gap.

Now is a particularly good time for VCs to invest because the carpetbaggers are streaming for the exits.

There is a 'pernicious idea' in VC that taking into consideration the identity and background of portfolio company founders means deprioritizing returns, says diversity-focused Kapor Capital.

An analysis of why Bessemer Venture Partners and Industry Ventures have expanded into tech buyouts.

The co-author of a new climate tech report is unfazed by a slowdown in exits, saying the slump means climate tech companies "will just be more expensive for potential acquirers to buy."

Funds investing in climate technology are getting lots of attention as the US government has enacted a new law that will spend a record amount on efforts to curb CO2 emissions.

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

The Build Back Better plan, if it passes the Senate, could provide billions of dollars for climate tech start-ups. Brad Harrison of Scout Ventures in Austin is thus bullish on seed investing.

Greylock's largest pool of capital for seed deals comes as more mega-funds are pouring into the seed-stage. The question is: how will this impact the pure seed-stage investor?