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The first GP to join the San Francisco-based VC firm since its founding, Rosenthal’s hire attests to AI being seen as a true platform embarking on a second wave of commercial impact.

The managing partner of Woven Capital, on how he went from serving as a combat medic to doing business development at Dell to co-founding VC programs for Yamaha and Toyota.

We are proud to present Venture Capital Journal’s seventh annual list of 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A senior associate who leveraged 'her deep scientific understanding of gene engineering' from academic research and a partner who built networks across AI technical communities are among VCJ's latest 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A principal focused on AI early-stage investments, a partner concentrating in biotechnology and a principal involved with women’s health research are among those on VCJ's 2026 list of 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A partner who advises her firm’s crypto portfolio companies about go-to-market strategies and a CEO who has led investments in deep-tech and space tech companies are among VCJ's 2026 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

A partner who has 'transformed founder support by building an onboarding program that drives trust, clarity and execution' and a GP who has been 'the driving force' in making her firm a leader in the early-stage space are two of VCJ's latest 40 Rising Stars under the age of 40.

Coaching entrepreneurs translates into stronger leadership, better execution and companies that endure, writes Lenore Champagne Beirne of Bright Ventures.

Backus, who co-founded Draper Atlantic Venture Fund and Proof VC, had 'a brilliant mind and boundless energy that filled every room he walked into,' says Proof co-founder Thani Delistathis.

As managing partner, Gil Shai will help gauge founders' ability to learn quickly about go-to-market strategy, and help them assess product-market fit and build their initial sales team.