Proptech has grown by 160x over the last decade and appeared on course to continue maturing as the covid-19 epidemic hit. But the emerging sector is poised to survive a possible downturn.
Europe’s venture and startup ecosystem has made tremendous strides in the past decade, and a record amount of investment has produced a bevy of billion-dollar companies. When will institutional investors buy in?
Rising valuations and other factors have boosted the alternative strategy in recent years as more venture firms consider adding them to their repertoire. So far, LPs are responding positively.
Demand for sextech, gambling and cannabis products began to skyrocket when lockdowns began.
These investors have poured capital into 1,100 VC funds since 2010 and some like Temasek have helped found and anchor managers.
As StepStone looks to expand its VC offering by acquiring Greenspring, the combined firm will make investment decisions by way of a joint investment committee.
Savvy sponsors are increasingly using data science to improve outcomes – from deal origination to due diligence and value creation.
The exits for Merck Global Health Innovation Fund come as the general healthcare sector heats up amid the pandemic, according to William Taranto.
ClickUp, a workplace productivity platform, has raised $35 million in Series A funding.
Venture lending is seen as offering higher returns for higher risk. So why, against such a volatile backdrop, is fundraising surging ahead?