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The venture arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System reveals in a survey of 150 worldwide investors how dealmaking has changed as a result of covid-19.

Touchdown Ventures principal Selina Troesch Munster says dedicated venture capital units have become 'almost table stakes' for corporates active in food and agriculture.

Investing in employee stock options resembles lending, and venture firms that provide liquidity and help employees exercise theirs are seeing more business amid the downturn.

As firms pledge their support to the Black community and launch diversity intiatives, there is also acknowledgement that the industry is not a meritocracy.

The San Francisco firm is currently in the market for at least two funds: a ninth secondaries fund and a second direct co-investment fund, according to recent commitments from public LPs.

The region saw $1.4bn invested overall last year, thanks to a perfect storm of more global VCs coming in, maturing of local markets and even CVCs.

A healthcare investor in the San Francisco Bay Area has its eyes on investments in cutting-edge genomics. The firm says its focus is rewarding and meaningful.

Chief information security officers at firms are discussing the implications for cybersecurity, Robert R Ackerman Jr of AllegisCyber says.

Being a venture capitalist doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Bob Kagle has put on a master class in how to have a good time since stepping away from Benchmark Capital.

The founder of Rothenberg Ventures is out on bond and is due back in federal court on August 27.