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‘Quantity is down, and quality is up’: The new state of Series A fundraising
‘Quantity is down, and quality is up’: The new state of Series A fundraising
Series A deal count on Carta was down 18% year over year, while cash raised declined by 23%. But valuations at the stage keep going up.
Compared to a year ago, more VC cash is going to bridge rounds
Compared to a year ago, more VC cash is going to bridge rounds
In Q2, 16.6% of all venture capital raised came from bridge rounds, up from 11.8% during the same period last year. What’s behind the recent bump?
Public companies gaining leverage on governance
Public companies gaining leverage on governance
SEC supports governance reforms and retail market access, FTC signals stricter oversight on board interlocks, and policy shifts aim to strengthen public markets.
Follow-on investment: From pro rata to reporting
Follow-on investment: From pro rata to reporting
Learn about this key way to fund fuel growth, mitigate dilution, and support critical decisions for their portfolio companies.
NAV finance: A guide to reporting and compliance
NAV finance: A guide to reporting and compliance
Learn how to operationalize NAV facilities, manage collateral structures, and maintain covenant compliance with accurate valuations.
Management fees: A fund operator's playbook
Management fees: A fund operator's playbook
Explore the complete lifecycle of management fees, from calculations based on committed capital to the post-investment period "step-down" on invested capital.
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