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.

The number of startup shutdowns on Carta hit a new high in Q1, with 254 company closures—a 58% increase compared to last year.

Policies meant to protect investors have had the unintended consequence of concentrating the gains of private asset classes—including venture capital—in wealthy areas.

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.

Initial data from Q2 2024 shows modest increases in median valuation and round size across much of the U.S. venture ecosystem.

In a tight market for primary venture fundraising, a historically high number of startups are turning to bridge rounds.