Private Equity
The pandemic dominated the headlines, but some of our top stories of the year dealt with other issues, such as diversity and inclusion, and a couple of fundraising scoops.
3 min read · 31 December 2020
The Menlo Park firm names Sandhya Hegde, formerly with Khosla and Sequoia in India, as its newest partner.
1 min read · 10 December 2020
The late-stage investor announced in early October that its 116th portfolio company, telemed start-up Hims & Hers, will go public via a SPAC. But IVP’s future was not always as clear.
3 min read · 02 November 2020
It's that time of the year for us to gather nominations for our second annual Rising Stars list. VCJ is seeking your help to identify the most talented and up-and-coming professionals in the venture capital community. Here's how you can submit your favorite Rising Star.
2 min read · 28 October 2020
David Wagner and Marc Lawrence face up to 20 years in prison and must pay millions in restitution. Their case brings up the issue of overhauling unregistered private funds and what Regulation D filings allow.
2 min read · 23 October 2020
In the covid-19 era, investors say virtual board meetings provide flexibility and are more efficient. But board members say they long for the in-person interactions.
4 min read · 20 October 2020
Foundry Group in Boulder, Colorado, promoted Jaclyn Hester to partner. She works on direct investments and with the firm's partner fund strategy.
1 min read · 14 October 2020
The entrepreneur and operator-turned-investor, who previously worked at Stripe, LinkedIn and Skype, has joined Defy in Woodside, California as an investment partner.
2 min read · 24 September 2020
Global Ventures is investing out of a $49m fund into tech in the region which saw more than $252m invested across 73 deals in 2019.
3 min read · 17 September 2020
Ruffolo, who left the venture arm of the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System in late 2018, was reportedly launching a new private equity firm called Maverix Private Equity.
2 min read · 08 September 2020
