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First Cut—State of Private Markets: Q3 2024
Initial data from Q3 2024 shows median pre-money valuations and cash raised remained steady compared to previous quarters across the U.S. venture ecosystem.
For startups seeking early-stage funding, ‘requirements have definitely gone up’
Compared to two years ago, valuation step-up multiples have declined while the typical time between priced rounds has risen. How are founders navigating the market’s ebbs and flows?
As deployment rates slow, VC dry powder is piling up
At the two-year point, venture funds from the 2022 vintage have deployed just 43% of their available capital—the lowest rate after two years of any recent vintage.
VC dealmakers weigh in on why dilution is declining
Dilution levels in new venture deals have been declining across most startup stages. What’s behind this significant shift in the fundraising market?
Ownership trends in private equity: 2024
Our second annual Ownership Trends in Private Equity report provides a status update on the progress private equity has made toward the commitment to expand employee ownership.
The value of startup compensation: How metros across the U.S. compare
The average startup salary still stretches a lot further in up-and-coming industry hubs like Austin, Nashville, San Diego, and Denver than it does in San Francisco. But not quite as far as it used to.
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