Kate Clark

Financial Writer

Kate Clark was a staff writer at PitchBook.

A Seattle native, Kate attended the University of Washington where she studied journalism and international studies. She previously wrote about the Indian startup ecosystem in Bengaluru and freelanced in the Seattle area. Follow her on Twitter @KateClarkTweets.

Articles by Kate Clark

On the move: Mapping where Uber, Bird and other startups fit into personal mobility

Explore our interactive market map, which highlights some of the largest VC-backed companies in the ridesharing, carsharing and personal mobility sectors.

August 14, 2018

Andreessen Horowitz wants to fund more black entrepreneurs

The venture capital firm is raising a $15 million fund from LPs including Will Smith and Kevin Durant.

August 12, 2018

Scooter beat: Lime expands its affordability program, VCs plead for Bird’s return to SF

The latest in scooter-mania: Lime has expanded its affordability program nationwide and Bird’s anxiously awaiting approval to relaunch its scooters in San Francisco.

August 8, 2018

Q&A: Aileen Lee on Cowboy Ventures’ latest fund, getting women on her cap table and what keeps her motivated

Cowboy Ventures announced its new $95 million fund dedicated to backing seed-stage tech startups. We spoke to Lee about the fundraise, her investment plans and why a small firm can make a big impact.

August 7, 2018

Under the influence: How VCs are embracing next-gen advertising

VCs are investing in a new generation of startups vying to capitalize on the innovative form of narrative advertising that is influencer marketing.

August 5, 2018

Peloton’s founder had a hard time raising VC—now his company is worth $4.1B

We spoke with John Foley, founder & CEO of Peloton, about early struggles to raise VC funding for the fitness company, IPO plans and more.

August 2, 2018

As America debates 3D printed guns, VCs make Formlabs a unicorn

Investors have funneled $15 million into 3D printing startup Formlabs one day after a federal judge halted the release of downloadable blueprints for 3D printed guns.

July 31, 2018

Scoop: 23andMe is raising up to $300M

Months after gaining FDA authorization to deploy direct-to-consumer genetic tests for certain types of cancer, 23andMe is looking for new funds.

July 23, 2018

10 high-level employees who put Uber in their rearview mirror this year

A look at Liane Hornsey, Jeff Holden and eight other executives who have departed from the ridehailing giant under Dara Khosrowshahi’s lead.

July 19, 2018

Scoop: Indigo Agriculture targets up to $300M in upcoming round

Roughly seven months after closing a $203 million Series D, the agtech startup has authorized the sale of up to $300 million in new shares, PitchBook has learned.

July 18, 2018