If you want to invest in venture capital, I believe it’s more beneficial to invest in a venture capital fund than in individual private companies. By investing in a venture capital fund, you will not only decrease your chances of losing money but also increase your chances of earning a positive return. I’ve been a [...]read moreWhy Venture Capital Funds Beat Investing In Single Companies
When Keith Rabois announced he was leaving Founders Fund to return to Khosla Ventures in January, it came as a shock to many in the venture capital ecosystem — and not just because Rabois is a big name in the industry. It was surprising because unlike in many other fields, venture capitalists don’t traditionally move [...]read moreFrom Connie Chan to Ethan Kurzweil venture capitalists continue to play musical chairs
Startups are not shying away from big projects. That’s my takeaway from news that The Browser Company’s Arc browser is now generally available for Windows users, just as Island raised a massive grip of capital for its enterprise-focused browser tool. It’s very encouraging to see startups going after core pieces of technology and not just [...]read moreA new venture capital supergroup is forming
Midwest venture capital firms might always play catch-up to the coasts, but that’s not stopping some firms from pulling in nice-sized funds to support startups in their local ecosystems and overall region. Despite being so-called “fly-over cities” according to investors focused on the coasts, the money continues to flow into this region. For example, Michigan’s [...]read moreChicago-based Hyde Park Venture Partners closes $98M Fund IV with two investments made so far
Norwest Venture Partners, a 65-year-old firm backed solely by Wells Fargo, has raised its 17th fund at $3 billion. That’s a noteworthy number, given that NVP last raised the same amount in December 2021. That was the peak of the venture boom, and at that time, the firm said it increased its capital pool by [...]read moreNorwest Venture Partners raises $3B for 17th vehicle, maintaining fund size despite market downturn
It’s going to be a big week! Tech earnings are coming up, the EV wars are on (and how!), and it feels like venture capital has its head in the clouds. All that adds up to one packed Equity episode! Today, we dug into the latest markets news, including upcoming earnings, IPOs, and what impact [...]read moreSalesforce’s silly deal dies, Rubrik’s IPO, and venture capital in space
Ensuring eLearning Security In today’s quickly changing digital world, eLearning platforms are becoming an essential part of educational institutions worldwide. With the development of digital technology and the internet, eLearning has become a crucial part of global education, removing geographical barriers and promoting accessibility. The need to ensure eLearning security is growing along with the [...]read moreeLearning Security: Safeguarding Your Online Education Venture
Overwatch 2 Season 10 has introduced Venture, the first new damage hero since launch. They have a ton of high-damage options available to them, all of which work best at close range. Mastering Venture requires you to get good at not only fighting in the thick of battle, but using their movement abilities to get [...]read moreOverwatch 2 – Venture Hero Guide
Ah, spring has sprung here in the Northeast United States, and it’s not only flowers that are blooming. No, startup-on-startup deals are the crop this season! Today on Equity’s startup-focused Wednesday show, we dug into the Multiverse-Searchlight deal, which reminded us of the Wonderschool-Early Day transaction that we covered on the show a few weeks [...]read moreA $60M venture fund with a twist, and more startup-on-startup acquisitions
Avendus, India’s leading investment bank for venture deals, is looking to raise about $300 million for its private equity unit, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The Mumbai-based firm, backed by U.S. private equity giant KKR, has established itself as the top financial advisor in India, working with popular growth-stage startups including Zepto, [...]read moreAvendus, top India venture advisor, seeks $300 million for new PE fund