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Startup employees were less likely to exercise stock options in Q1
Startup employees were less likely to exercise stock options in Q1
In recent months, fewer employees have been taking advantage of the opportunity to purchase an ownership stake in the companies where they work.
Less cash, longer runways force startups to stretch VC dollars further
Less cash, longer runways force startups to stretch VC dollars further
How much a venture-backed company can spend depends on two factors: How much capital it has already raised, and how long it will wait before raising capital again.
VCs and startups are adapting to a new valuation landscape
VCs and startups are adapting to a new valuation landscape
What is a private company worth? How do you decide? It depends on when you ask.
State of Private Markets: Los Angeles
State of Private Markets: Los Angeles
Across Q4 2022 and Q1 2023, Los Angeles County was the fifth-busiest county for venture investment in the U.S., according to Carta data.
Mapping VC activity: Texas gains ground in Q1, but California still reigns
Mapping VC activity: Texas gains ground in Q1, but California still reigns
In Q1, the Lone Star State made big gains in the share of venture capital dollars it brings home.
Valuations, step-up multiples trended up in Q1
Valuations, step-up multiples trended up in Q1
Startup valuations remain well below the lofty heights they reached at the peak of 2021’s bull market. But in the first quarter of 2023, there were signs that the VC valuation environment is growing friendlier.