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Liquidation preferences, other types of structure remain persistent in VC rounds in 2024
Liquidation preferences, other types of structure remain persistent in VC rounds in 2024
These days, investors have more leverage than startups in deal negotiations. How are they choosing to use it?
California dominated the VC map in Q1
California dominated the VC map in Q1
The geographic diversification of VC has been a developing trend in recent years. Q1 2024 showed a possible reversal.
Lack of exits, lower VC valuations are driving a late-stage lull
Lack of exits, lower VC valuations are driving a late-stage lull
At Series D and later, VC deal activity slowed down in Q1 2024. There are reasons for the decline on both sides of the negotiating table.
State of Private Markets: Q1 2024
State of Private Markets: Q1 2024
The venture capital fundraising market remained slow in Q1 2024, but valuations held steady or climbed at almost every stage.
New attitudes toward equity are changing the compensation equation
New attitudes toward equity are changing the compensation equation
In a new-look venture climate, stock options and other types of company equity might be losing some of their luster in the eyes of employees.
State of Pre-Seed: Q1 2024
State of Pre-Seed: Q1 2024
Fundraising for pre-seed companies stayed robust in Q1 2024, dominated by SAFEs and convertible notes; valuation caps remained flat.