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Friday Letter: How bioengineering is spreading among firms

In recent years, several venture firms, including CRV, have increased their focus on the bio sector. Here's why we're seeing it grow.

2 min read · 24 July 2020

How fintech start-ups are accelerating the “no-touch” economy

As physical contact is reduced, the need and desire for a touchless economy is stronger than before.

4 min read · 20 July 2020

Friday Letter: Here's why some emerging managers are having a tough go

First-timer fund managers are having a tough time in the US, while megafunds are raking it in.

3 min read · 17 July 2020

Friday Letter: OMERS Ventures peeks under 'Open for Business' hood

The venture arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System reveals in a survey of 150 worldwide investors how dealmaking has changed as a result of covid-19.

3 min read · 10 July 2020

Friday Letter: Five things emerging managers should do now

Rejection can be tough to swallow, but a recent webinar from Signature Bank’s Venture Banking Group and others highlights what LPs and GPs say are the helpful steps when raising a first-time VC fund.

3 min read · 19 June 2020

Friday Letter: Observations about recent VC-related activities

There's no letup in venture news, such as Facebook's VC plans, the industry's response to diversity issues and venture-backed companies kicking the tires on an IPO.

3 min read · 12 June 2020

Friday Letter: Positive signs emerging

The new fund launched by Andreessen Horowitz may be small at $2.2m, but its impact could be big.

2 min read · 05 June 2020

Friday Letter: Cybersecurity and remote meeting are among the recession-proof sectors to watch

With Q1 funding exceeding $1.5bn, cybersecurity appears poised to have a strong year.

2 min read · 29 May 2020

Friday Letter: No rush in return to office for VCs

VCs are known for innovating and their first-mover mindset. That doesn't come into play when dealing with quarantine life.

3 min read · 22 May 2020

Friday Letter: Pandemic is already changing how investors work

More good and bad news about the WFH lifestyle has some in the VC community enjoying not traveling while others fear the worst.

2 min read · 15 May 2020

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