Friday Letter

Are smaller funds from a16z, Haun Ventures and Ribbit Capital an indication that other large firms will also scale back their fundraising targets?

VCs are divided about whether or not the SEC’s new guidance around vetting accredited investors will help emerging managers with fundraising.

The backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts has prompted an emerging manager focused on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs to give up on his effort.

While most people thought tariffs were a poker bluff that the administration wouldn’t follow through with, 'now we’re seeing tremendous concern among investors – private equity and late-stage venture – because everyone is affected,' says M&A specialist Michael Mufson.

Electric utilities are under growing pressure to bring online more diverse power generation sources, while geopolitical issues are reshaping supply chain considerations.

The cybersecurity breach at Insight Partners highlights the need for all venture firms to protect their data.

Women-led venture funds saw a 14 percent drop in YoY fundraising, compared to an 18 percent decrease for the venture industry as a whole.

We spoke with more than a dozen investors about their appetite for venture funds this year.

The launch of DeepSeek-R1 is good news because it shows that building AI applications doesn't have to cost a fortune.

Venture capital fund managers and advisors are more confident about an increase in M&A activity this year than in IPOs.