SPV Mechanics: How to Structure One-Off Deals
Special purpose vehicles (SPVs) have become a standard tool for venture capital—used for one-off deals, co-investments, and syndicate-style investing…….
Deal Flow
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
How VCs Evaluate AI Startups Differently in
AI startups face a different bar: technical moats, data flywheels, and why “AI wrapper” is a dirty word. — data shows reveal the full picture.
The Founder Secondary Playbook
Founder secondaries are more common than ever. When to sell, how much, and how to structure the deal. — a complete guide for what comes next.
Bridge Rounds in 2026: Survival or Strategy?
Bridge rounds—interim financing between larger rounds—surged in 2026. Carta data shows that bridge rounds accounted for 31% of all venture rounds in Q3
The Emergence of AI-Native VC Due Diligence
AI-native due diligence tools have gone from experimental to mainstream in 2026. Firms like Correlation Ventures, EQT, and several top-tier VCs now…
When Founders Should Sell
Secondary markets for startup equity hit $45B in 2026. When should founders consider selling personal shares? Here’s what’s changed and why it matters…