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Kevin Dowd

Kevin Dowd is a writer covering the private markets. Prior to joining Carta, he reported on venture capital and private equity at Forbes, where he wrote the Deal Flow newsletter, and at PitchBook, where he wrote The Weekend Pitch.
The Carta liquidity report: H1 2023

Trends in the market for secondary liquidity suggest the pace of transactions may soon pick up.

LP Perspectives: Why LPs are hungry for direct investments

For emerging VC fund managers, offering direct investment and co-investment opportunities is one way to appeal to LPs.

LP Perspectives: Credibility as a VC comes from having been “in the trenches”

Stakeholders across the venture ecosystem have had to adapt their thinking about the startup space in 2023. LPs are no exception.

The VC funding market is showing signs of improvement—but not for everyone

With VC deal counts down more than 40% from two years ago, startups are seeking a solution.

Startups, VCs navigate a new-look exit environment in 2023

Venture-backed companies are still finding exits. But to do so, they must navigate a challenging macro environment.

SAFEs vs. convertible notes: Different sectors prefer different pre-seed structures

SAFEs were about five times more common than convertible notes in H1 2023. But in some sectors, convertible notes are still the top choice.