Friday Letter

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

Cathay Innovation co-founder Denis Barrier says impact investing and ESG are becoming more integral to venture investing.

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.

Fifth Wall Ventures partner Greg Smithies notes that climate tech may not be the most exciting sector, but it is growing in importance and acceptance, and is certain to be highlighted in the Biden administration.

The second annual Rising Stars was unveiled this week, and here's how to get into next year's.

As we close out the year, be sure to visit us online and open your daily VCJ email newsletter. We'll see you in the new year with plenty of news and content, including our Rising Stars feature.

Based on pageviews and the feedback we received, here are my top Friday Letter columns from 2020.

VCs in South-East Asia are telling me that LPs are eyeing the region and 2021 could be watershed year for investors.

It's that time of the year again, when we look ahead and take a peak back at the news that shaped the VC community. Was it all pandemic-related? What else happened that was remarkable in 2020?

True Ventures is known for supporting its founders through its platform offerings, and that's how it helped them get through this year, according to founder Jon Callaghan.