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@Techmeme shared
On Jan 6, 2023
PitchBook and NVCA: US VC deal count fell 14% YoY in 2022 from 18,521 to 15,852, deal value fell 30% to $238.3B, and exit value dropped from $753.2B to $71.4B (@deantak / VentureBeat) https://t.co/KAScnsTvCs https://t.co/AlaGdRoL7I
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U.S. VC investments and exits plummeted in 2022 | NVCA

U.S. VC investments and exits plummeted in 2022 | NVCA

Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. The deal count in 2022 for the full year was 15,852, down 14% from 18,521 in 2021. And deal value was $238.3 ...

@davemcclure shared
On Jan 6, 2023
RT @theinformation: Tiger Global tried to reduce commitments to invest in other early-stage venture capital funds after its limited partners balked at the strategy. https://t.co/QEtAy8hoK5
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Why Tiger Global Reneged on Commitments to Fund Other VC Firms

Why Tiger Global Reneged on Commitments to Fund Other VC Firms

A year ago, leaders at Tiger Global Management committed $1 billion of their personal capital to back dozens of venture capital funds that invest in the youngest startups. It was an ...

@OMERSVentures shared
On Jan 5, 2023
Head of OV, @damiensteel, doubles down on maintaining a strong pace of investments despite the general slowdown. Via @rebecca_szkutak @TechCrunch https://t.co/bAkIxXMcZQ
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Investors say web3 and hype are in for 2023, high valuations are out — maybe?

Investors say web3 and hype are in for 2023, high valuations are out — maybe?

TechCrunch asked over 35 investors to share their predictions of valuations, investment pace and crypto, among other things, as we begin 2023.

@founderannie shared
On Jan 7, 2023
RT @DominicMadori: NEW: Crunchbase data given to TC shows that Black founders raised $264 million in Q4. Overall, Black founders raised about 1% of all VC funds allocated last year, a slight dip from 1.3% the year prior. https://t.co/MmCSlYtH8K
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Black founders still raised just 1% of all VC funds in 2022

Black founders still raised just 1% of all VC funds in 2022

In total, US Black founders raised an estimated $2.254 billion out of the $215 billion in US venture capital allocated last year in 2022.

@alex shared
On Jan 7, 2023
RT @TechCrunchPlus: VC deal activity fell in 2022, signaling tough times ahead https://t.co/0QxsYrMD1a
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VC deal activity fell in 2022, signaling tough times ahead

VC deal activity fell in 2022, signaling tough times ahead

According to recent PitchBook market reports, the venture capital environment remains tough for startups as nontraditional investors pull back.

@abontrager shared
On Jan 6, 2023
Congrats @rganguly. Well deserved buddy. KKR-backed customer feedback company Alchemer acquires Seattle startup Apptentive https://t.co/4ZM86IpcaY via @GeekWire
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KKR-backed customer feedback company Alchemer acquires Seattle startup Apptentive

KKR-backed customer feedback company Alchemer acquires Seattle startup Apptentive

Alchemer, a Louisville, Colo.-based survey software platform, acquired Apptentive, a Seattle startup that helps mobile app-makers gather customer feedback. Terms of the deal were not ...

@bryce shared
On Jan 8, 2023
RT @semil: "Capital finds a home and giving VCs too much access to capital incentivizes poor allocation decisions and eventually lower returns." https://t.co/8KcQwpPBay
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Peter Pan and Neverland VC Returns

Peter Pan and Neverland VC Returns

As we start 2023, the infamous phrase “software is eating the world” turns 12 and fast approaches its teenage years. After a glorious decade-plus run, I believe the typical angst, ...

@rudina11 shared
On Jan 4, 2023
RT @ScottKirsner: VCs including @tjmahony, @MaiaHeymann, @Russ_Wilcox, @rudina11, @greels1, @lum + more about what technologies and arenas they're learning about as 2023 begins... https://t.co/l98xlq0W1f via @BostonGlobe
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Here’s what Boston venture capitalists are looking to invest in this year

Here’s what Boston venture capitalists are looking to invest in this year

From AI to cleantech to new cancer treatments, Boston VC firms are on the hunt for the next big ideas in 2023.