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George Gaprindashvili

Managing Editor

George is the editorial director at PitchBook, overseeing the teams responsible for producing the daily newsletter, website content and research reports.

Born in the country of Georgia, he grew up in the Seattle suburb of Bellevue and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in communication. In his free time, George enjoys watching and playing sports, eating good food, attending concerts and taking advantage of the Pacific Northwest’s outdoors.

Articles by George Gaprindashvili

Q&A: EQT’s Alex Darden on the state of PE, the future of infrastructure and more

Alex Darden, president of EQT Partners Inc. and head of US infrastructure, discusses the state of PE, a differentiated business model and the future of infrastructure in America.
December 5, 2018

Mapping the urban technology ecosystem

What does the future of cities look like—and where do the private markets fit in? We’ve created a datagraphic exploring the six different verticals that make up the urban technology ecosystem.
September 25, 2018

The 20 most impactful VC teams (V1)

Forget the Forbes Midas List. We’ve ranked the 20 most impactful VC teams in terms of driving value for their portfolio companies.
June 30, 2017

The emerging blockchain ecosystem: 23 startups you should know

We map out some of the most exciting verticals and companies that investors are betting on to radically change the way payments, financial infrastructure and value transfer work.
January 9, 2017

These 5 cybersecurity startups are on the verge of exit

We highlight the most valuable VC-backed cybersecurity startups that haven’t raised funding in over two years.
December 8, 2016

Title III of the JOBS Act has landed. Now what?

Title III of the JOBS Act has gone into effect, allowing unaccredited investors to invest in startups. Here’s what it means for everyone involved.
May 19, 2016

Revealing the winner of our 2016 VC Founders Bracket

We’ve got the madness! In the spirit of the NCAA basketball tournament, we’ve created a bracket of our own, where the winning universities advance based on the number of VC-backed entrepreneurs the school’s undergrad programs have produced.
April 4, 2016

How much do those designers and engineers make?

Engineers are among the most sought after talent these days. But according to compensation data from J. Thelander Consulting, designers are quickly approaching the salary levels of engineers. Exactly how much do these positions earn? Let’s break it down.
February 29, 2016

Breaking down 2015 private co. CEO salary increase by industry

A breakdown of private company CEO salaries by industry, including tech, biotech, cleantech and medical devices.
February 11, 2016

A visual breakdown of VC activity in 3Q 2015

Continuing our quarter-end coverage of activity in 3Q 2015, here is a datagraphic breaking down venture fundraising, financings, valuations, exits and more.
September 29, 2015