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Coronavirus

Friday Letter: How VCs are giving back in the crisis

As the covid-19 pandemic strains people and the economy, some venture capitalists are walking the talk on being responsible members of the community, the latest being Flourish Ventures.

2 min read · 17 April 2020

Q1 VC activity has yet to reflect the impact of covid-19 downturn

VC dealmaking remained robust during the first three months of the year, but this trend is likely already reversing, according to the latest report from PitchBook and NVCA.

2 min read · 14 April 2020

Tennessee Consolidated commits to General Catalyst's latest funds

TCRS invested $150 million toward General Catalyst's latest funds, which totaled $2.3 billion. The pension system held its March board meeting via Zoom.

2 min read · 11 April 2020

Friday Letter: Is 2008 recession a good measuring stick for VC in 2020?

A VC analyst with Thomvest Ventures looks at what will happen to deal activity and valuations in the short term following the pandemic.

2 min read · 10 April 2020

The consumer sector sees unexpected highs and low amidst covid-19

The new coronavirus reality has left consumer investors in an environment of distinct highs and lows, as some sectors surge while others slump.

5 min read · 09 April 2020

Four biotech VCs raise new funds amid pandemic

Amid the covid-19 outbreak, four biotech funds closed on $3.8 billion in over a week and a half.

3 min read · 08 April 2020

Pandemic pauses first-timer's fundraising foray

Australia's M8 Ventures, which was trying to raise $6.2m, says it has gone 'into sleep mode until there is more certainty in the economy.'

2 min read · 08 April 2020

Wellcome Trust backs healthcare fund, eyes secondary opportunities

Wellcome Trust is not letting the covid-19 pandemic put a chill on its investing. The $33 billion foundation today re-upped with a healthcare venture capital fund, and it is well-positioned for future investments, says p rincipal Geoffrey Love.

2 min read · 07 April 2020

Investing in mobility tech could hit the skids

Ridesharing and micromobility users are dropping amidst the virus and funding into autonomous vehicles is paused.

3 min read · 07 April 2020

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