VC Profiles
Sequoia's New Scout Program Is Quietly Reshaping Deal Flow
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.
Sarah Chen·
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Fundraising
The $100M Seed Round Is Now Normal. Here's Why That's a Problem.
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.
Sarah Chen·
Fundraising
Why LPs Are Quietly Pulling Back From Emerging Managers
After a wave of first-time fund commitments from 2020–2022, limited partners are recalibrating. The era of 'anyone can raise a fund' may be over.
Marcus Williams·
VC Profiles
a16z's New York Expansion: Reading Between the Lines
Andreessen Horowitz just planted a bigger flag in Manhattan. Is this about talent, portfolio companies, or something else entirely?
Marcus Williams·
Fundraising
The Data Room Red Flags Every Founder Should Know About
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.
Sarah Chen·
VC Profiles
Inside the Rise of Micro-VC: Small Funds, Big Returns
A new generation of sub-$50M funds is quietly outperforming their larger counterparts. The secret? Concentration, conviction, and staying out of the way.
Marcus Williams·