Managers

Mega-deals are driving growth in fundraising and deal activity, according to the latest report from NVCA and PitchBook. LPs are concerned about the accelerated pace.

Village Global has backed stake-trading start-up Liquidly, which plans to open its first liquidity window in Q4.

Plexo Capital's GPx program provides access to information crucial to becoming a good fund manager, said managing partner Lo Toney.

There was talk of emerging managers, ESG and diversity at our in-person conference in NY. One fund manager is quietly optimistic about diversity in VC.

Investment director Angela Du says covid-19 added urgency to the need to build supply chains for alternative proteins and cultured meat.

Revaia has closed its first fund at €250m and is already planning a second fund that it hopes 'will have an even greater impact.'

Among those who are targeted include Social Capital's Chamath Palihapitiya, who was asked in a letter about his relationships to or with acquired companies and the compensation received at every level of their SPAC deals.

Tapping into its network, the Singapore-based early-stage firm Monk's Hill Venture has launched a venture scouts program with 20 notable founders and operators, including Achmad Zaky of Bukalapak.

Looking forward to our New York conference and what investors are thinking about.

Panelists in a virtual event for diverse fund managers noted that when starting, most aspiring managers underestimate how much it takes to raise a first fund.