In 2024, companies in the AI space stunned the market by raising huge rounds at lofty valuations from some of the most prestigious investors. Some headline-grabbing rounds were raised mere weeks after launch.

Consumer startups posted the lowest quarterly totals since at least the start of 2019 for both investment amount and total deals. And Q2 did not begin with cause for optimism.

Data from more than 2,500 venture funds that currently use Carta Fund Administration gives us a revealing snapshot of fund performance, including IRR, DPI, and TVPI.

Private equity investors outline the trends, dynamics, and data behind executive compensation at PE-backed portfolio companies, and discuss how incentives can be aligned among key stakeholders.

This anchor check can provide a strong financial base for the rest of the fund, and a consequential investment from a key LP can send a strong signal to the rest of the market about a new fund’s viability.