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2017 vintage funds 'might be problematic’ in an economic downturn

Jury is still out, but heavily invested legacy vintages might suffer more than funds in the coming market.

4 min read · 25 March 2020

Life sciences investor SOSV looks for start-ups focused on covid-19 solutions

SOSV's labs, which have remained open during the national lockdown, have already worked with more than a dozen start-ups on the front lines of the covid-19 response.

2 min read · 24 March 2020

Friday Letter: VC open for business

VCs are focused on their current portfolio and open to hear pitches. Just don't expect a ton of new deals.

3 min read · 20 March 2020

Fundraising wisdom during covid-19

VC funds well into the fundraising process should be able to hold first or final closes, but most new efforts will be put on hold, says Kelly DePonte of Probitas Partners.

3 min read · 19 March 2020

Covid-19 and Venture Capital Journal – a brief note from the editor

We think it’s crucial that we maintain a close dialogue at this time, to understand people’s thinking on how the industry can best deal with the crisis, share best practices and draw on their feedback.

3 min read · 18 March 2020

Israeli tech investor Viola says companies are cutting marketing, putting hold on hiring amid covid-19

Although most venture-backed companies are still learning how the coronavirus pandemic impacts their business, Viola's study shows a growing number are affected.

2 min read · 18 March 2020

More venture funds are becoming speed merchants. Should every VC adopt that strategy?

No one is immune from the pressure to offer a term sheet within 72 hours, and that rapid-fire process may seem nuts to an outsider, writes the managing directors of Sozo Ventures.

4 min read · 18 March 2020

Dave McClure is back, eyes hot secondaries market

The founder of 500 Startups plans to raise a fund of more than $100m to buy GP and LP stakes in micro VC funds.

5 min read · 17 March 2020

8 things investors can do during the covid-19 outbreak

To limit impact from the coronavirus, Netherlands' Achmea Investment Management advises health checks and enacting holiday leave if possible.

2 min read · 16 March 2020

Boston VC self-quarantines, awaits coronavirus test results

David Frankel, one of three managing partners at seed investor Founder Collective, shared the news with his nearly 20,000 Twitter followers.

3 min read · 15 March 2020

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