2026 to 2027: The Venture Capital Transition
The transition from 2026 to 2027 marks a turning point for venture capital. The market has absorbed the 2025–2026 correction. Fundraising has slowed…….
LP & GP Insights
When VC Boards Fail Founders
Here’s what you need to know: VC board members sometimes fail founders—through inattention, misaligned incentives, or…. The essential breakdown.
15 VCs Share Their Outlook
We surveyed 15 VCs from firms including Sequoia, a16z, Accel, and emerging managers for their 2027 predictions. The consensus: fundraising will remain……
Are Small Funds Outperforming?
Micro VCs managing $25M-$100M are posting top-quartile returns. Data on why small funds are winning. — data shows reveal the full picture.
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……
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…
Revenue-Based Financing for SaaS Startups
Revenue-based financing offers SaaS founders non-dilutive capital tied to monthly recurring revenue. Here’s how it works in practice.
When They Make Sense and When They Don’t
Bridge financing can be a lifeline or a trap. Learn the strategic calculus behind taking bridge capital between major funding rounds.