Fundraising

PE in VC in 22

Private equity firms acquired $29B in venture-backed startups in 2022, targeting SaaS companies with $20M+ ARR and 10-30% growth. Key PE exit trends for founders.

The Bid/Ask Spread in Venture Capital

Explore how the bid/ask spread in venture capital deals has widened to 44% in 2023, signaling major shifts in startup valuations and market dynamics.

How VCs Value Rainbow Foals in 2022

Explore how SaaS startup valuations evolved from $1.5B to $9.8B median market cap. Data-driven analysis of VC returns across funding stages 2015-2022.

The Most Popular Financing Round in 2022

This post explores how round extensions are becoming more popular in startup fundraising, reducing founder dilution by up to 5 50% over the past decade.

The Most Popular Financing Round in 2022

The 4 Startup States During a Recession

Learn the 4 key startup states during a recession: from Chewing Gravel to scaling profitably. A data-driven framework for founders to assess runway & growth strategy.

The 4 Startup States During a Recession

The Three Eras of Startup Valuations

Explore how startup valuations evolved across 3 distinct eras: from cash-flow analysis to revenue multiples. Key insights for founders & VCs on modern company pricing.