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109 female founders and investors to know in 2025

March 24, 2025

Despite unique and persistent barriers, these female founders are building organizations, reimaging solutions to everyday challenges and breaking the glass ceiling.

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A deep dive into aquaculture tech: Are investors biting?

February 27, 2025

Our Q4 2024 analyst note highlights developments in aquaculture tech and future VC opportunities in the sector

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104 Black founders and investors to know in 2025

February 12, 2025

Black founders and investors are at the leading edge of innovation, building and funding organizations from the ground up and reimagining solutions to everyday challenges.

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Private Markets 101

Private equity vs. venture capital: What’s the difference?

January 10, 2025

Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) are two major subsets of a larger, complex financial landscape knowns as the private markets. But how are PE and VC different? Find out the unique characteristics of each, see how they work together, and discover examples of PE and VC companies.

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28 non-alcoholic beverage startups to quench your thirst all year long

January 10, 2025

Consumer interest in non-alcoholic beverages is on the rise, and entrepreneurs and investors are taking note. These NA drinks are sippable way beyond Dry January.

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The 11 most valuable New York City-area startups that got funded this year

December 18, 2024

More than 1,700 startups headquartered in Greater New York City have received venture capital funding so far in 2024. See which 11 are the most valuable.

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What is a unicorn company? What you need to know

December 6, 2024

In VC, a unicorn is a privately held startup valued at $1 billion or more. It has become a common term, but where did it come from and why are some companies called unicorns?

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What are secondary financial markets in VC?

December 3, 2024

Learn all about VC secondary markets – what they are, who uses them, and how they create liquidity for investors. Read more:

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What is dry powder in private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC)?

November 12, 2024

Dry powder is the amount of committed, but unallocated capital a firm has on hand. Find out more on its uses in PE and VC—and how PitchBook can help you get ahead.

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What is venture capital and how does it work?

September 3, 2024

Venture capital is a form of financing where capital is invested into a company, usually a startup or small business, in exchange for equity in the company.

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