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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
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
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.
As VC deals shrink, convertible fundraisings are on the rise
To lengthen runway and avoid a down round, startups are increasingly embracing SAFEs and convertible notes.
The 2023 Enterprise Tech 30 list: How does the ET30 universe compare?
Each year, ET30 identifies the most promising startups in enterprise tech. This year, Carta is offering data to contextualize the fundraising metrics for companies in the ET30 universe.
State of Private Markets: Q1 2023
Q1 2023 was the slowest quarter for both capital raised and deal count since 2017.
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