Decoding the Future of Venture Capital

29/07/2026

Building the bench: how GPs hire and develop an investment team from analyst to partner

Learn how venture capital team building and hiring investment professionals shapes fund performance, from archetypes and team structure to compensation, carry, and common hiring mistakes for emerging managers.

Proxima Fusion's €411M round: what Google and RWE backing a stellarator tells allocators about deep science bets

Early-Stage vs. Late-Stage Investing

20/07/2026

Proxima Fusion's €411M round: what Google and RWE backing a stellarator tells allocators about deep science bets

The 73% concentration problem: five managers, three-quarters of all venture commitments

Salary and Compensation Structures

22/07/2026

The 73% concentration problem: five managers, three-quarters of all venture commitments

$Venture capital fund economics: management fees, carry waterfalls, and the math behind GP wealth creation$

27/07/2026

Venture capital fund economics: management fees, carry waterfalls, and the math behind GP wealth creation

Defense tech's $14.6B sprint: what Anduril's CEO warning means for allocators betting on military AI

13/07/2026

Defense tech's $14.6B sprint: what Anduril's CEO warning means for allocators betting on military AI

Spotlight

Ring-fenced vehicles and spinouts: the structural playbook investors use to back capital-heavy businesses

15/07/2026

Ring-fenced vehicles and spinouts: the structural playbook investors use to back capital-heavy businesses

How venture capital is evolving for capital-intensive AI, energy, and deep tech bets, and how founders can use spinouts, ring-fenced vehicles, and structured financing without losing control.

When the IPO window opens at scale: what the 2026 listing pipeline means for exit strategy

08/07/2026

When the IPO window opens at scale: what the 2026 listing pipeline means for exit strategy

How venture-backed companies should approach IPO exit strategy in 2026: selective public markets, sponsor-to-sponsor sales, secondaries, and geographic arbitrage, with data from EY, Dealogic, PwC, Bain, and Jefferies.

The founder's fundraise timeline: when to start, who to talk to first, and what kills momentum

Climate tech's second wave: why generalist VCs are entering the $40B cleantech market

06/07/2026

The founder's fundraise timeline: when to start, who to talk to first, and what kills momentum

A practical guide for startup CEOs on planning a six-month pre-fundraise runway, running a 90-day fundraising process, managing early investor meetings, avoiding momentum killers, and knowing when to pause and reset a funding round.

01/07/2026

Climate tech's second wave: why generalist VCs are entering the $40B cleantech market

Cleantech venture capital investment in 2026 is shifting from niche bets to core climate infrastructure. Explore where the $40B in climate tech funding flows, how investors underwrite carbon and policy risk, and why Europe and Germany are central to this transition.

The Series B readiness checklist: what institutional investors audit before writing the check

GP-led secondaries at scale: the pricing, the conflicts, and the LP playbook

10/07/2026

The Series B readiness checklist: what institutional investors audit before writing the check

Learn how institutional investors evaluate Series B startups, from financial readiness and product-market fit to governance, security, and data room design, with benchmarks from PitchBook, SVB, Bessemer, NVCA, and Bain.

Innovations in VC Financing

Day-to-Day Life of a VC Professional

29/06/2026

GP-led secondaries at scale: the pricing, the conflicts, and the LP playbook

Analysis of how GP-led secondaries and continuation funds are reshaping private equity and venture capital, with data, regulatory context, and an LP playbook for pricing, conflicts, and governance.

Summer LP meetings are coming: the portfolio review playbook that shapes H2 allocation

Networking and Building Relationships

24/06/2026

Summer LP meetings are coming: the portfolio review playbook that shapes H2 allocation

How to run an LP annual meeting and venture fund portfolio review that addresses liquidity constraints, showcases real value creation, and strengthens GP–LP relationships in a cash‑constrained cycle.

How founders get sourced: the three deal frameworks that put you on a VC's radar

26/06/2026

How founders get sourced: the three deal frameworks that put you on a VC's radar

Learn how venture capital firms actually source deals across inbound, referrals, and thesis-driven outbound, and use this founder playbook to get your startup on the right VC radars at the right time.

The CVC performance gap: why corporate venture arms underperform on returns but overperform on strategic value

Types of Venture Funds

03/07/2026

The CVC performance gap: why corporate venture arms underperform on returns but overperform on strategic value

Learn how to evaluate corporate venture capital performance beyond IRR, compare CVC structures, and build a dual scorecard that captures both financial returns and strategic value for the parent company.

The pitch deck forensics: what experienced investors actually read between the slides

22/06/2026

The pitch deck forensics: what experienced investors actually read between the slides

How experienced VCs perform pitch deck forensics, reading gaps, assumptions, and signals between slides to judge teams, markets, and financials with real rigor.

Sovereign capital meets venture speed: how government-backed funds are rewriting dealflow

Types of Venture Funds

19/06/2026

Sovereign capital meets venture speed: how government-backed funds are rewriting dealflow

How sovereign wealth fund venture capital is reshaping frontier tech, defense, and corporate strategy—from LP relationships and board dynamics to export controls and practical playbooks for partnering with SWFs.

The sector thesis trap: why generalist funds are outperforming specialists in the AI cycle

Sector-Focused Funds

Relationship Between VCs and Startups

17/06/2026

The sector thesis trap: why generalist funds are outperforming specialists in the AI cycle

Analysis of generalist vs specialist venture capital fund performance in an AI-first market, with data benchmarks, case examples, and guidance for founders and LPs on choosing between diversified platforms and sector-focused funds.

Board dynamics after the first institutional round: the unwritten rules founders learn too late

19/06/2026

Board dynamics after the first institutional round: the unwritten rules founders learn too late

How the first institutional board member quietly rewires startup control, governance, and decision making — and the rules founders must master to stay in charge.

AI due diligence in 2026: what the IC actually needs to see beyond the demo

12/06/2026

AI due diligence in 2026: what the IC actually needs to see beyond the demo

A partner level framework for AI startup due diligence beyond the demo, covering data moats, inference economics, IP risk, and IC ready checklists for investors.

The founder's cap table audit: three structures that kill optionality before Series B

12/06/2026

The founder's cap table audit: three structures that kill optionality before Series B

How SAFE stacking, advisor equity, and option pool overhang quietly destroy startup cap table structure optionality before Series B, and how founders can audit it.

Cybersecurity's moat problem: why most startups lose pricing power after Series B

05/06/2026

Cybersecurity's moat problem: why most startups lose pricing power after Series B

A practical guide for investors and founders on cybersecurity startup moats: how pricing power, data assets, identity and zero trust strategies, and platform vs. point-solution choices shape defensibility and exit outcomes.

The dry powder paradox: why $300B deployed in Q1 doesn't mean the market is loose

Venture Capital in Emerging Markets

03/06/2026

The dry powder paradox: why $300B deployed in Q1 doesn't mean the market is loose

A deep dive into how venture capital dry powder will be deployed in 2026, from AI mega rounds and barbell dynamics to fund construction, reserve strategies, and a practical career playbook for aspiring VCs.

12/06/2026

Venture capital in emerging markets: where dealflow quality is outpacing the capital

How venture capital in emerging markets is creating mispriced opportunities where dealflow quality outpaces capital, and how VCs can build an edge.

The acqui-hire is dead: M&A buyers in 2026 pay for distribution, not talent

01/06/2026

The acqui-hire is dead: M&A buyers in 2026 pay for distribution, not talent

Why distribution, customer bases and user engagement now drive startup M&A value more than acqui-hire, with concrete metrics, cohort examples and data on technology acquisitions.

Rockets as data centers: why Index Ventures led Cowboy Space's $275M round at a $2B valuation

25/05/2026

Rockets as data centers: why Index Ventures led Cowboy Space's $275M round at a $2B valuation

Analysis of Cowboy Space’s orbital computing model, NVIDIA’s space-qualified AI hardware, and the strategic playbook for investors treating rocket-based data centers as core cloud infrastructure rather than niche spacetech.

Navigating the Future of Climate Tech with Acrew Capital

Understanding the Scale of Norwest Venture Capital Investments

18/06/2025

Understanding the Scale of Norwest Venture Capital Investments

Unlocking the Potential of Government-Sponsored Venture Capital

Day-to-Day Life of a VC Professional

Unlocking the Potential of Government-Sponsored Venture Capital

The Venture Diaries: Decoding the Daily Grind of a VC Professional

The Future of Venture Capital

The Venture Diaries: Decoding the Daily Grind of a VC Professional

The Strategic Implications of Houzz's Initial Public Offering

The Strategic Implications of Houzz's Initial Public Offering

Exploring Norwest Venture Partners' Strategic Approach Through PDF Insights

Relationship Between VCs and Startups

14/05/2025

Exploring Norwest Venture Partners' Strategic Approach Through PDF Insights

Mastering the Art of the Startup Pitch Deck: Insights for Winning Over Investors

Mastering the Art of the Startup Pitch Deck: Insights for Winning Over Investors

Deciphering the Venture Capital Puzzle: A Guide to Navigating Investment Strategies

The Future of Venture Capital

Deciphering the Venture Capital Puzzle: A Guide to Navigating Investment Strategies

Fintechzoom best neobanks: exploring the future of digital banking

Fintechzoom best neobanks: exploring the future of digital banking

Day-to-Day Life of a VC Professional

Understanding the legal and regulatory environment in venture capital

Fusing Passion with Precision: A Day in the Life of a Venture Capital Professional

Fusing Passion with Precision: A Day in the Life of a Venture Capital Professional

Building a Strong Foundation: The Strategy Behind Brickblock

08/06/2025

Building a Strong Foundation: The Strategy Behind Brickblock

Exploring Venture Capital Investments in Emerging SaaS Enterprises

Relationship Between VCs and Startups

22/05/2025

Exploring Venture Capital Investments in Emerging SaaS Enterprises

Nurturing the synergy: the VC-startup dynamic

The Role of Angel Investors and Incubators

Nurturing the synergy: the VC-startup dynamic

Nurturing Innovation: The Critical Role of Angel Investors and Incubators in the Venture Capital Ecosystem

Nurturing Innovation: The Critical Role of Angel Investors and Incubators in the Venture Capital Ecosystem

Harnessing Inorganic Growth Strategies for Marketing Success

Understanding Venture Capital

14/07/2025

Harnessing Inorganic Growth Strategies for Marketing Success

Venture Capital Essentials

How money purchase pension plans reshape CEO thinking on long term value

Understanding Venture Capital

25/07/2026

How money purchase pension plans reshape CEO thinking on long term value

Learn what a money purchase pension plan is from a CEO’s perspective, how it fits into capital strategy, tax and regulation, investor expectations, and how contribution design shapes long-term retirement outcomes.

by Harold McBride

What an investment priorities plan really means for a CEO in venture capital

Salary and Compensation Structures

10/07/2026

What an investment priorities plan really means for a CEO in venture capital

Guidance for venture-backed CEOs on turning an investment priorities plan into a concrete capital allocation roadmap that aligns investors, climate and infrastructure decisions, and operating rhythms.

by Isabella Fiorentino

Life in a Venture Fund

What CEOs can learn from the Johnson & Johnson pension plan for strategic compensation design

Salary and Compensation Structures

29/07/2026

What CEOs can learn from the Johnson & Johnson pension plan for strategic compensation design

Learn how the Johnson & Johnson pension plan structure, from final average pay formulas to vesting and lump sum options, offers strategic lessons for venture-backed CEOs designing long-term compensation and retirement benefits.

by Isabella Fiorentino

How a JNJ pension style framework can reshape CEO compensation strategy

Geographical Strategies in VC

25/07/2026

How a JNJ pension style framework can reshape CEO compensation strategy

Learn how CEOs and venture funds can adapt a Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) style pension framework, with FAP/RVP formulas, concrete benchmarks and governance practices, to design durable executive retirement benefits.

by Tanisha Patel

Investment Strategies

Strategic florida relocation financial planning for CEOs and their capital

20/07/2026

Strategic florida relocation financial planning for CEOs and their capital

How parking investment consultants in NYC turn urban constraints into sector focused value

Sector-Focused Funds

Geographical Strategies in VC

16/07/2026

How parking investment consultants in NYC turn urban constraints into sector focused value

How CEOs can leverage value investing firms in southern California for strategic geographic advantage

10/07/2026

How CEOs can leverage value investing firms in southern California for strategic geographic advantage

Sierra at $15B: Bret Taylor's $950M bet that enterprise AI agents are a platform, not a feature

22/05/2026

Sierra at $15B: Bret Taylor's $950M bet that enterprise AI agents are a platform, not a feature

Trends and Insights

Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1B: what the largest AI drug discovery round tells allocators about biotech's next chapter

18/05/2026

Isomorphic Labs raises $2.1B: what the largest AI drug discovery round tells allocators about biotech's next chapter

Analysis of Isomorphic Labs’ reported $2.1B Series B, what it signals for AI drug discovery venture capital funding, and how allocators should rethink risk, portfolio construction and sovereign capital in AI native biopharmaceutical platforms.

Buy over build: why large corporates are paying venture premiums in 2026

15/05/2026

Buy over build: why large corporates are paying venture premiums in 2026

Learn how a corporate buy over build M&A strategy helps CEOs accelerate innovation, justify strategic premiums, and turn corporate development into a repeatable growth engine while managing regulatory risk.

Venture Capital Ecosystem

Using a trust as IRA beneficiary to strengthen venture capital estate strategy

29/07/2026

Using a trust as IRA beneficiary to strengthen venture capital estate strategy

Guidance for venture capital CEOs on using a trust as IRA beneficiary, with concrete tax citations, SEC enforcement examples, RMD math, and governance tactics to protect control and manage liquidity.

by Wan-Ling Chen

How CEOs should think about whether investment management fees are tax deductible