Senior Reporter
Sarah covers early-stage venture capital and emerging fund managers. Previously at TechCrunch and The Information.
Seed rounds that would have been Series B checks five years ago are becoming the baseline for certain categories. We break down the inflation driving pre-product valuations to the moon — and who gets hurt.
The firm has expanded its scout network to over 400 operators and angels — giving it eyes in rooms no partner can reach. Insiders explain how it actually works.
After talking to 20 VCs about what kills deals in due diligence, a clear pattern emerged. Here are the documents and numbers that make investors walk.