Venture Returns by Vintage Year
Which vintage years are delivering—and which are underwater? We analyze venture returns from 2020 through 2026. Here’s what’s changed and why it……
VCW Editorial
Why More VCs Are Going Independent
Here’s what you need to know: Solo GPs now manage over $12B in venture capital. We explore why top investors are leaving…
Management Fees, Carry, and the 2-and-20
The “2 and 20” model — 2% annual management fee on committed capital plus 20% carried interest on profits — has defined venture capital economics…
Reporting, Communication and Trust
Here’s what you need to know: Quarterly reports, capital calls, and portfolio updates. What best-in-class GP…. The essential breakdown.
Emerging Manager Playbook
No track record, no problem? The strategies first-time fund managers use to attract institutional capital. — a the playbook for what comes next.
What LPs Actually Look For When Committing
Here’s what you need to know: Limited Partners — the institutions and individuals who provide the capital that VCs invest…
Startup M&A Trends to Watch in 2027
Startup M&A volume in 2026 reached $89B in the US, according to PitchBook—down from $112B in 2025 but still the second-highest year on record. The……
AI Infrastructure Investment
Compute, data, and tooling: $12B+ went into AI infrastructure in 2026. Where the capital is flowing. — data shows reveal the full picture.
Why Vertical SaaS Is the Next Wave
Here’s what you need to know: Horizontal SaaS is fragmenting. Vertical SaaS—industry-specific software—is where venture…
Which Startups Will Go Public in 2027
The IPO window has been largely closed since 2022. Only 12 venture-backed companies went public in the US in 2026, and most traded down. The pipeline……
Term Sheet Trends Q4 2026: What’s Changed
Q4 2026 term sheets reflect a market that has shifted in investors’ favor. Cooley, Gunderson, and Wilson Sonsini data shows several key trends: valuation
When Multiple VCs Co-Lead
Club deals—multiple VCs co-leading a round—have become the norm in Indian venture. Venture Intelligence data shows that 62% of Series A+ rounds in India