Coronavirus

The pension's portfolio has lost billions in value as the public markets have struggled due to the covid-19 pandemic.

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.

Venture funds should sell for about 60 percent of their net asset value today versus about 78 percent of NAV in December, according to a poll by Setter Capital.

The asset class has changed and matured so much in the last 12 years that this recession will bring different challenges and spark new solutions. Plus, the secondaries market is more robust now.

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.

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

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

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

As the venture community takes steps to minimize the spread of the disease, does the 2008 recession offer an indication of how coronavirus will impact VC in 2020?

Lawyers from Paul Weiss pinpoint the areas of a firm's operations that may need to be adjusted to account for the coronavirus outbreak, including fund documentation, valuation and banking relationships.