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What was it like to raise VC funding in 2023?
What was it like to raise VC funding in 2023?
Every founder has a different story. We spoke to three of them about what they’ve seen, heard, and experienced on the fundraising trail in 2023.
All Series B rounds are not created equal
All Series B rounds are not created equal
The median for Series B round sizes in Q3 was $15 million. The 90th percentile was $60 million. The name may be the same, but Series Bs deals can look quite different.
Startup round sizes are on the rise
Startup round sizes are on the rise
A deep dive into the data on how startup round sizes have evolved at the median, the 75th percentile, and more.
Why M&A activity could be poised for a rebound in 2024
Why M&A activity could be poised for a rebound in 2024
Just like in VC, the market for M&A slowed significantly in 2023. Will that change in 2024?
Why VCs aren’t dwelling on the rise in down rounds
Why VCs aren’t dwelling on the rise in down rounds
Down rounds have grown more common in 2023. But VCs say there’s important context behind the climb.
Six states where the VC market shifted in Q3
Six states where the VC market shifted in Q3
California, Washington, and Texas took a larger share of VC dollars in Q3, while Ohio, Florida, and New Jersey fell off.