Private Equity
LPs’ fears of large markdowns in VC assets did not materialize. Valuations through Q2 are expected to either stay relatively flat or even increase, especially for late-stage focused managers.
5 min read · 14 September 2020
Six venture-focused LPs gathered for a virtual roundtable and shared their comments on various topics. The result is that we learned how equally enthusiastic about venture they are.
2 min read · 04 September 2020
The pandemic is rapidly accelerating family offices’ interest in venture. Industry veteran Wendy Craft believes that once they’re in, they will stay.
3 min read · 03 September 2020
Six venture-investing LPs share their views in a virtual roundtable on the impact of covid-19, communications, due diligence, diversity and healthtech.
10 min read · 01 September 2020
In the magazine: LPs share their views on the impact of covid-19, communications, due diligence and diversity; Latin America's VC market; And much more.
1 min read · 01 September 2020
In 2016, the LP formed a dedicated early-stage venture capital fund by leveraging its existing VC program. It continues to re-up with long-term partners as it also adds one or two new GPs a year.
3 min read · 24 August 2020
The Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds is working to decrease its exposure to venture, but says it will continue to invest in its successful SMA initiative.
2 min read · 24 August 2020
The private markets advisory firm believes the pandemic has created even greater investment opportunities in the late-stage and growth equity sectors.
3 min read · 20 August 2020
The pension commits $20m to CRV XVIII and brings its venture commitment total to $40m for the year, bringing the portfolio just shy of the $45m that was invested in 2019.
2 min read · 18 August 2020
Oregon LP makes one of its largest VC commitments in history to Sherpa Venture Capital's debut effort, investing half of the fund target.
1 min read · 23 July 2020