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Uber hits profitability—for now—along rocky road to an IPO

May 23, 2018

Uber offers a look at its financials as a $600 million secondary funding round and an IPO wait on the horizon.

Energy investment to soar as oil rises

May 23, 2018

Hydrocarbons are hot again as oil prices have rebounded strongly after years of under investment and oversupply. But with demand growing fast, the industry will need $3 trillion in fresh capital.

Comcast could best Disney with cash offer for Fox

May 23, 2018

Comcast has announced plans for an all-cash proposal to acquire several assets from 21st Century Fox, continuing a multibillion-dollar merger saga involving three of American media's biggest names.

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May 08, 2018

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Rover confirms $125M VC round, but it's not a unicorn—yet

May 24, 2018

T. Rowe Price, TCV, Greenspring Associates and Spark Capital have participated in the round for the dog-walking startup.

States are taking aim at PE's carried interest loophole

May 24, 2018

States across the US are looking to close the carried interest loophole. Private equity firms aren't thrilled.

Why one VC says Seattle's new head tax is bad for startups

May 22, 2018

We talked to Madrona Venture Group managing director Matt McIlwain about the potential impact of the city's new tax on local businesses.

VC valuation trends in 7 charts

May 21, 2018

PitchBook's 1Q 2018 VC Valuations Report spotlights valuations across all deal stages, along with info on exits, deal terms and more. We've put together a roundup of key charts from the report.

Uber vs. Waymo in $2.8T battle for 'robotaxis'

May 18, 2018

The future of transportation is now. And like most of human history, it's messy and features a pitched battle for dominance.

With new dental tech investments, VCs are putting their money where your mouth is—literally

May 17, 2018

"Everyone has a mouth." Simon Enever, the CEO of electric toothbrush startup Quip, is happy venture capitalists are finally seeing the value in dental startups.

Smart luggage startups keep shutting down in wake of airline regulations

May 17, 2018

Raden has become the second VC-backed smart luggage company this month to fall victim to strict new airline battery policies.

Unicorns are taking over private equity

May 16, 2018

There are more unicorns than ever, which means more obvious reminders of the outsize returns such startups can bring. And PE firms are taking notice.

M&A 101: The difference between mergers and acquisitions

May 15, 2018

In the first part of our M&A 101 series, we talked to Andy Shawber and Laura Harper of Summit Law Group about what makes a merger distinct from other types of acquisitions.

AppDynamics founder and Lightspeed vet join forces to shake up seed-stage investing

May 15, 2018

Jyoti Bansal and John Vrionis have announced the launch of Unusual Ventures, a new firm with the goal of redefining seed-stage investing.

You had me at Merlot: VCs investing in a new vintage of wine startups

May 25, 2018

To celebrate National Wine Day, we highlight the startups making it even easier to enjoy a nice glass of red.

Payments deals in overdrive as Adyen announces IPO plans

May 24, 2018

Adyen has announced plans to list shares in Amsterdam, providing further evidence that the payments landscape is being redrawn.

Inside the EU's €2.1B plan to jump-start European venture capital

May 22, 2018

We spoke to the European Commission to find out what's behind its €2.1 billion plan to fill the continent's near-insatiable demand for investment.

Carving out opportunities in PE

May 21, 2018

Somewhat quietly, PE-led carveout acquisitions in North America and Europe have reached high levels in recent years.

Who's next? Predicting the future of $10B buyout funds

May 18, 2018

Nine private equity firms that might be next to hit 11 figures.

The top 12 VC investors in global construction tech

May 18, 2018

VC investment in construction tech has exploded over the last decade. We've ranked the top 12 investors in the burgeoning industry.

10 charts explaining European private equity in 1Q 2018

May 17, 2018

Deal numbers are down and exits are scarce, but PE firms keep piling up the dry powder. Find out the numbers behind these trends and more, using charts from our recent 1Q 2018 European PE Breakdown.

FanDuel could capitalize on gambling ruling with $700M merger

May 16, 2018

Irish bookmaking business Paddy Power Betfair has confirmed that its discussing a possible purchase of FanDuel, with Axios reporting a proposed price range of between $600 million and $700 million.

TPG ups stake in Tanium, sending valuation soaring to $5B as IPO looms

May 16, 2018

The deal solidifies Tanium's position as one of the most valuable private cybersecurity companies in the world and adds to speculation that it may soon hit the public markets.

Lime eyes another $500M while Spin weighs funding offers worth 'tens of millions'

May 15, 2018

It looks like all three members of the scooter startup trifecta will pull in fresh venture capital in 2018.

Market analysis

Uber hits profitability—for now—along rocky road to an IPO

Energy investment to soar as oil rises

Comcast could best Disney with cash offer for Fox

Rover confirms $125M VC round, but it's not a unicorn—yet

States are taking aim at PE's carried interest loophole

Why one VC says Seattle's new head tax is bad for startups

VC valuation trends in 7 charts

Uber vs. Waymo in $2.8T battle for 'robotaxis'

With new dental tech investments, VCs are putting their money where your mouth is—literally

Smart luggage startups keep shutting down in wake of airline regulations

Unicorns are taking over private equity

M&A 101: The difference between mergers and acquisitions

AppDynamics founder and Lightspeed vet join forces to shake up seed-stage investing

You had me at Merlot: VCs investing in a new vintage of wine startups

Payments deals in overdrive as Adyen announces IPO plans

Inside the EU's €2.1B plan to jump-start European venture capital

Carving out opportunities in PE

Who's next? Predicting the future of $10B buyout funds

The top 12 VC investors in global construction tech

10 charts explaining European private equity in 1Q 2018

FanDuel could capitalize on gambling ruling with $700M merger

TPG ups stake in Tanium, sending valuation soaring to $5B as IPO looms

Lime eyes another $500M while Spin weighs funding offers worth 'tens of millions'

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