Alexander Davis

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Alexander "Alec" Davis is the editor-in-chief of PitchBook News, based in San Francisco. A native of Southern California, he has been a financial journalist since the mid-1990s. Alec previously was an editor at The Wall Street Journal and was a founding editor of MarketWatch. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a master’s degree in international politics from American University.

Articles by Alexander

ESG's big test: Fast fashion, and a $100B fashion juggernaut

The global fashion and apparel industry isn't exactly a poster child for business sustainability, but could ESG investors drive change in the environmentally harmful industry?

Apr 14, 2022

SXSW stage is a collision of weed, metaverse, NFTs, acid and saving the planet

South by Southwest has secured its place in the venture capital ecosystem. This year's event delved into some of Silicon Valley's biggest passion projects, from crypto and climate science to psychedelics.

Mar 18, 2022

A sobered, reflective SXSW returns, and so does sense of normalcy

After a two-year hiatus, Austin's South by Southwest is back, bringing live music and throngs of visitors eager to talk about the latest technology. At the same time, this year's event occurs against the backdrop of a lingering pandemic and war in Europe.

Mar 15, 2022

5 questions on Black investors for Cynthia Muller of W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The challenge of racial inequity in the private markets is ongoing, with a recent study detailing the funding gaps experienced by Black VCs. We spoke with Cynthia Muller, head of mission investment for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, about how LPs can play a role.

Mar 8, 2022

Black VCs could face bigger hurdles in venture market slowdown

It was only a few years ago that Black people began making significant inroads as professionals inside the overwhelmingly white male bastion of venture capital. Fragile progress recently made by Black investors is suddenly in jeopardy.

Feb 20, 2022