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Friday Letter: Now is the time for ESG

The pandemic and social protests of 2020 are spurring change throughout society and in the investing world. As a result, ESG-focused investing is on the rise in the US, according to the advisory service Different Funds.

2 min read · 23 October 2020

Betting on Black entrepreneurs can result in blockbuster ROI

Matt McCooe of Connecticut Innovations writes that the stereotypical successful tech entrepreneur is not a nerdy white guy in jeans from Silicon Valley. Investors need to broaden their lens.

3 min read · 20 October 2020

Friday Letter: SPACs and the role of Chamath Palihapitiya

Love or hate him, the early Facebook exec turned VC was early on the SPAC wave, and he's riding it out.

3 min read · 16 October 2020

How VC fundraising works during a pandemic and a recession

Robert R. Ackerman Jr. talks about fundraising not for one but for two firms amid an environment beset with multiple crises. Here’s his secret to managing through it.

3 min read · 13 October 2020

Friday Letter: Making sense of the SEC's order on finders

The Commission's exemption allowing finders to engage broker-dealer-like activities could impact venture scouts.

2 min read · 09 October 2020

Three sectors to invest in amid the pandemic

Covid-19 has created uncertainty, and it has also paved the way for opportunities in certain sectors. Anis Uzzaman of Pegasus Tech Ventures says e-commerce, online education and e-sports are the three sectors that will remain relevant long after the pandemic.

4 min read · 07 October 2020

Friday Letter: How the pandemic is impacting the future of work

Newly promoted Minn Kim of seed investor Bloomberg Beta talks about the future of work and what the firm is investing in.

3 min read · 02 October 2020

Friday Letter: Invitation to participate in LP Perspectives 2021

It's time for the ninth annual deep dive survey of LPs. Your responses are anonymous and your participation in the study is greatly appreciated. Plus, it supports a good cause.

2 min read · 25 September 2020

Friday Letter: It's as if the VC community is in a bubble

It's not just business as usual for investors; many are seeing an uptick in activity as this has the feel of the busiest fall season in memory.

2 min read · 18 September 2020

Friday Letter: Got me on this rolling fund

With AngelList's rolling fund platform gaining momentum among its users, GPs and LPs alike say they may be the future of VC.

2 min read · 11 September 2020

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