Friday Letter

With Gary Gensler approved as the next SEC chairman, it's likely the venture community and other private funds will soon hear more talk about regulating SPACs, private fund secrecy and diversity investing.

Rumors are about to become reality as Grab and Gojek are on pace for their own SPACs in South-East Asia.

A panel hosted by financial services firm Capital discussed understanding what makes the modern investor's job difficult. The panelists also pored over one of the most popular subjects of the past year: SPACs.

The Commission's exemption allowing finders to engage broker-dealer-like activities could impact venture scouts.

It's not just business as usual for investors; many are seeing an uptick in activity as this has the feel of the busiest fall season in memory.