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Valuations, step-up multiples trended up in Q1
Valuations, step-up multiples trended up in Q1
Startup valuations remain well below the lofty heights they reached at the peak of 2021’s bull market. But in the first quarter of 2023, there were signs that the VC valuation environment is growing friendlier.
As VC deals shrink, convertible fundraisings are on the rise
As VC deals shrink, convertible fundraisings are on the rise
To lengthen runway and avoid a down round, startups are increasingly embracing SAFEs and convertible notes.
The 2023 Enterprise Tech 30 list: How does the ET30 universe compare?
The 2023 Enterprise Tech 30 list: How does the ET30 universe compare?
Each year, ET30 identifies the most promising startups in enterprise tech. This year, Carta is offering data to contextualize the fundraising metrics for companies in the ET30 universe.
State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Q1 2023 was the slowest quarter for both capital raised and deal count since 2017.
In late-stage VC valuations, what went up has come down—and then some
In late-stage VC valuations, what went up has come down—and then some
At Series D and beyond, median round sizes continued to decline for venture-backed startups in Q1 2023.
Series B valuations ticked up 10% in Q1, the largest leap since 2021
Series B valuations ticked up 10% in Q1, the largest leap since 2021
For the first time in a year, Series B valuations are trending up.