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August 2024
409A valuation
Learn everything you need to know about 409A valuations including what they are, when you need a valuation, valuation methodologies, and the full process.
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August 2024
State of Private Markets: Q2 2024
In Q2 2024, the venture ecosystem showed modest signs of improvement.
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July 2024
Seed valuations climbed to near-record heights in Q2
After holding steady in 2023, the median seed valuation has now jumped in two straight quarters, a sign that VCs are feeling optimistic about early-stage startups.
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July 2024
How a decline in dilution is reshaping the fundraising landscape
Over the past five years, dilution levels have declined at every stage of startup life. This can have compounding effects for the makeup of company cap tables.
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July 2024
First Cut—State of Private Markets: Q2 2024
Initial data from Q2 2024 shows modest increases in median valuation and round size across much of the U.S. venture ecosystem.
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July 2024
The startup industry’s boom in bridge rounds isn’t slowing down yet
In a tight market for primary venture fundraising, a historically high number of startups are turning to bridge rounds.
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Startup Fundraising
June 2024
Pre-money vs. post-money valuations
Learn the differences between pre-money and post-money valuations for private companies and how to calculate preferred share price when pitching investors during a priced round.
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June 2024
VC funding in healthcare has been more resilient than other industries
Health and biotech VC fundraising surged in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and has stood strong against market headwinds.
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June 2024
For the first time in a long time, the Series C market is heating up
After two-plus years of steady declines, the Series C market may be bouncing back.
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May 2024
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.
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May 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.
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April 2024
Valuations audit
Our experts walk through what you need to know about 409A valuations and how to prepare for a successful valuations audit.
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