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Looking at the AI and ML Venture Capital Picture

July 4, 2023

If you’ve been reading media reports in recent weeks, you’re likely well aware that there’s a lot of interest in generative AI (artificial intelligence). The name describes the broader analytical methods of machines, in a way, learning to mimic human thinking (as measured by their texts put out on the web). Question: With all the […]

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Taking Stock of Startup Accelerators

June 20, 2023

Overall the past two decades, startup accelerators have exploded in popularity. Of the many geographically dispersed accelerators around the world, the five most success – at least when measured by investment dollars – include Y Combinator, 500, Techstars, SOSV, and Masschallenge. Here’s a review. Looking at Stars by Region for Top Six Accelerators in 2012 […]

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Looking at the Private Markets in 2022

June 6, 2023

How did the different sectors of the private markets do in 2022? And how does the 2022 performance compare to prior years? Here’s a look. The Overall Picture The following figure from private equity data provider Pitchbook shows the performance of 10 private market strategies from 2007 through 2020 by vintage year. Which strategy won […]

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Looking at the Global League Tables Through Q1 2023

May 23, 2023

Every quarter private equity data provider Pitchbook releases their accounting of the global equity league tables. Their accounting of the most globally active, most active in the U.S., and the most active in the non-U.S. part of the world is often fascinating. Here’s a review. The U.S. View The first view presented below is the […]

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Are We Really in an Investors Market?

May 9, 2023

Are we really in an investors market? In the investing world, there is no more heated issue than whether economic conditions favor founders or investors. According to a fascinating research note out of private equity data provider Pitchbook, 2023 will be a year dominated by investors. Here’s their take. Pitchbook’s Broad View The following figure […]

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Continued Healthy Dealmaking in Q1 2023

April 25, 2023

Every quarter, private equity data provider Pitchbook releases its accounting of the state of private equity. The most recent release for the first quarter of 2023 presents a surprisingly strong sector heading into what may turn out to be a very difficult economic year. Here’s a review. The PE Picture by Quarter The first look […]

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A Fizzle for Billion Dollar Funds

April 11, 2023

Insiders already know this. The venture capital (VC) industry has been raising some enormous funds in recent years. The question here is: Did we just see the end of an era? As background, private equity and venture capital data provider Pitchbook recently released its accounting of the VC mega-found round activity, and provides a reasonable […]

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Predicting Venture Capital Exits

March 28, 2023

In an interesting read on the venture capital exit world, private equity data provider Pitchbook recently released what is being called “Pitchbook’s VC Exit Predictor.” The idea of predicting exits has long been of interest to venture capital investors and managers. Here’s a review of their latest modeling efforts. Some Background Before delving into Pitchbook’s […]

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What are the Top Concerns About ESG?

March 14, 2023

Private equity data provider Pitchbook is out with an interesting look at what investors think of environmental and social governance (commonly known as ESG). Before looking, what would you guess are investors’ top concerns? Here’s a look. Sentiment #1: ESG is Subjective, and ESG Performance is Difficult to Substantiate Through Measurement and Comparison The first […]

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Taking Stock of the Inflation Picture

February 28, 2023

In the consumer world, there is no more important issue of the day than inflation. Its effects show up in everything – including decisions about venture capital and private equity investing. Where is inflation hottest? Where is it cooling? Here’s a look. Overall Inflation The first look is of the overall inflation picture. The most […]

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