Dana Olsen
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All the companies making 2018 a historic year for IPOs in the US
We've taken a look at all the VC-backed companies in the US that have gone public so far in 2018, a year that's set to be historic in terms of the sheer number of IPOs and total deal value. → Read More
All the companies making 2018 a historic year for IPOs in the US
We've taken a look at all the VC-backed companies in the US that have gone public so far in 2018, a year that's set to be historic in terms of the sheer number of IPOs and total deal value. → Read More
The top 13 VC investors in femtech startups
Y Combinator, NEA and Founders Fund are among the investors putting cash into businesses focused on digital health tools for women. → Read More
This year is setting records for femtech funding
Funding for women's health startups didn't crack the $100 million mark until 2013, and the term → Read More
The state of US venture capital in 15 charts
As of the end of 3Q, 2018 has already set a record for venture capital invested in the US. We've put together a collection of charts illustrating that and other notable VC trends. → Read More
Startup Nation: The most valuable VC-backed company in each US state
California isn't the only state with successful startups. We've created an interactive map featuring the most valuable company in each US state. → Read More
An inside look at how much VC and PE investors are making
How much money do investors in the private markets make? We're bringing you answers for a variety of roles from J.Thelander Consulting's most recent investment firm survey. → Read More
Bumble doubles down on women-first mission with new VC fund
The dating app company has launched the Bumble Fund, a VC vehicle that invests in diverse female founders. → Read More
Wouldn't an actual VC have work to do? An investigation of David from 'Bachelor in Paradise'
David the maybe-venture-capitalist is back. This time, he's appearing on → Read More
The top 9 VC investors in ridehailing companies
Investors are pouring more and more money into ridehailing companies as they expand into other futuristic forms of transportation. We've used PitchBook data to gather the most active VCs in the space. → Read More
Six big things: Funding for females and cash pouring into China shape the week in VC
This week's VC news you need to know, including the many female-founded startups that have raised cash, funding for Chinese companies and secretive moves toward the public markets. → Read More
Female founders are having a very good week
The RealReal and ClassPass, two prominent female-founded companies, announced major rounds on Wednesday. We took a look at the percentage of VC in the US that’s gone to women so far in 3Q 2018. → Read More
Scoop: Digital design platform InVision is raising up to $94 million
Design startup InVision has authorized the sale of up to $94 million in new shares, PitchBook has learned. The company's valuation could double with the fundraise. → Read More
The many ways corporate venture capital investors are paid
A look at how much CVC investors are typically compensated in cash, corporate shares and carried interest. → Read More
US venture capital activity so far this year in 15 charts
A snapshot of the current VC landscape in the US, put together using the 2Q 2018 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor. → Read More
Scoop: Secretive self-driving car startup Zoox is raising up to $630 million
Zoox has authorized the sale of up to $630 million in new shares, PitchBook has learned. SoftBank could be the investor. → Read More
Uber is back in the hot seat with gender inequality probe
The EEOC is investigating claims of gender discrimination at the ridehailing giant. We've taken a deeper look at this and other major Uber developments from the last year. → Read More
Lightspeed backs Lady Gaga's makeup startup amid spike in beauty funding
Lady Gaga's stealthy cosmetics company is just one of many beauty businesses to bring in VC funding this year. → Read More
LeBron's move to LA might mean more VC deals for King James
LeBron James is a Laker. Does his move to California mean he'll up his investing game? → Read More
All the VC-backed IPOs in the US so far this year
VC-backed IPOs are booming in 2018—particularly for companies in the healthcare space. We've put together a chart showing the startups that have gone public in the first half of the year. → Read More