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Six bright ideas to boost diversity in VC

There is no easy fix for the industry’s lack of diversity. Here are six things GPs and LPs are doing to open their doors wider to under-represented groups.

10 min read · 02 May 2022

The first ESG report card is in, and it isn't great for most VCs

Many firms scored low marks in a new survey that measures the ESG performance of 122 venture firms.

7 min read · 28 April 2022

How to tap into gaming's explosive growth

Investors poured a record $12.7bn into gaming companies in 2021.

6 min read · 26 April 2022

New LP to watch: Nysno Climate Investments of Norway

Nysno Climate Investments, which has backed funds managed by Verdane and Energy Impact Partners, seeks to create capital bridges between Norway and foreign investors.

3 min read · 15 April 2022

UK pension pool earmarks £1.35bn for climate-focused funds

Border To Coast Pensions Partnership, a £22bn UK pension pool, has earmarked £1.35bn for climate funds. About 20 percent of the total will go to venture capital.

3 min read · 11 April 2022

Tishman Speyer's debut proptech fund attracts big pensions

NPS and IMCO have committed to the New York-headquartered manager’s maiden offering, which is two-thirds raised.

3 min read · 29 March 2022

Japanese giant pledges billions to impact

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, an investor and fund services provider for Japanese pension funds, plans to deploy ¥500 billion ($4.1 billion; €3.8 billion) into impact by 2030. SMTH is the parent company of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank.

3 min read · 24 March 2022

Novel insider trading case has major implications for VCs

Judge blesses ‘unique’ theory, gives regulators room to broaden the definition of insider trading.

3 min read · 17 March 2022

Must read for crypto investors: SEC publishes first formal definition

The SEC's take on cryptocurrency is of particular interest to venture capital firms, which have reportedly invested nearly $40 billion in crypto-related companies in the past 10 years.

4 min read · 22 February 2022

Atomico blazes new ESG trail, plans carbon footprinting of portfolio

Atomico has hired its first ESG and sustainability director. The news comes on the heels of a report by the Principles of Responsible Investment that found the VC industry's ESG efforts lag those of the rest of private markets.

3 min read · 10 February 2022

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