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May 07, 2021 - Article

VC is performing better than ever. Why are so few first-time funds being raised?

2020 was a record year for venture fundraising, with nearly $80 billion of fresh capital, and this year is on pace to crack $100 billion. But fundraising by first-time managers hasn’t been keeping pace with that growth. Here’s why.

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Jan 14, 2022 - Article

Predictions For 2022 According To Emerging Managers In VC

What does the emerging manager community predict for venture in 2022? Heather Hartnett of Human Ventures helpfully compiles some thoughts from fellow emerging managers.

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Oct 01, 2021 - Article

More Startup CEOs Are Moonlighting as VC Investors

Adding to the burgeoning ranks of nontraditional venture investors? Startup CEOs! The Information dives deep on the proliferation of “startup CEOs moonlighting as VC investors.”

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Jun 03, 2022 - Article

The bull market is over… What are the implications for venture capital?

The decade-long bull run is over, and while it’s uncertain how the markets will play out over the next 12-18 months, history gives us insight, and VC must adjust.

Fundraising Market Trends

Apr 04, 2022 - Article

Solo Venture Capitalists Go Big

Solo GPs increasingly have some serious muscle behind them. Kate Clark of the Information explores.

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Mar 04, 2022 - Article

I No Longer Want to Be a Venture Capitalist

“I just don’t have that knowledge and expertise to justify allocation on [a founder’s] cap table… I can, however, add value to an investor’s cap table.” One woman’s journey from a VC to a Fund-of-Funds.

Fundraising Market Trends

Feb 04, 2022 - Article

The Great Venture-Capital Resignation is Underway

DIY… *venture style.* “A growing number of influential investors plan to rely on their distinct brands and deep networks to raise individual funds as they call it quits at some of the most respected venture firms.”

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Jan 14, 2022 - Article

Predictions For 2022 According To Emerging Managers In VC

What does the emerging manager community predict for venture in 2022? Heather Hartnett of Human Ventures helpfully compiles some thoughts from fellow emerging managers.

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8:11 PM - Aug 05, 2022

🩺 @raiseconference took the pulse of 200+ #LPs for their take on the state of #VC today 👇

1/ Frustration brewing... w excessive fund sizes & “Economics > 2/20”
2/ Want VCs to focus efforts on 1 stage/1 sector
3/ Some LPs would sell assets in legacy funds
https://bit.ly/3JABQHW

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6:03 PM - Aug 04, 2022

👏TY to @HarryStebbings, @Chalfs, @katherineykwu, @fredwilson, @hunterwalk, @bizcarson, @pitchbook, @nvca & the ... many more who shared insights in this month's #OpenLP newsletter💫

🔗👇 for perspectives from the bright minds of the venture ecosystem

http://bit.ly/3ShP1Bk

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4:12 PM - Aug 02, 2022

Carveout's roundtable Fund of Funds event series will be live soon! Grab your virtual seat at the🔗 below, & don't... miss @Beezer232 (Sapphire Partners), @lo_toney (@PlexoCapital), @tracyfong (Albourne Partners) & Abe Finkelstein (@Vintage_Inv) @ 10:30a PT!

https://www.withcarveout.com/request

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8:40 PM - Jul 29, 2022

Great 🧵on for #VC fundraising for first-time managers.

@hpierrejacques opens the curtain on @HarlemCapital's Fund I ... and the Qs they considered when deciding how much to raise.

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