Michael Bodley

Senior Reporter

Michael Bodley is a senior venture capital reporter at PitchBook News, covering top fund managers and developments affecting limited partners. Based in New York, Michael previously led TheStreet.com’s crypto coverage. He also reported for Hedge Fund Alert after breaking into journalism at the San Francisco Chronicle. Originally from Baltimore, Michael graduated from Elon University.

Articles by Michael Bodley

X CEO Linda Yaccarino steps down from the company

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The unexpected move comes just months after xAI’s merger with X.

July 9, 2025

Veterans backing veterans: VC targets $50M for new fund as defense tech takes off

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The Veteran Fund’s sophomore vehicle comes amid an influx of VC dollars into startups linked to US defense and national security priorities.

July 4, 2025

Here’s what the SEC has been up to in 2025

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This timeline breaks down SEC policy developments impacting private markets under President Trump’s second term.

July 3, 2025

Cashmere Fund’s strategy to lure retail investors: celebrities

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The venture capital firm has been adding high-profile names to its partner ranks.

July 2, 2025

Fintech VC firm Ribbit Capital is raising a new $300M opportunistic fund

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‘Leapfrog Capital’ will invest in a wider range of deals than its prior opportunity funds.

July 1, 2025

US is propping up climate tech VC deals—for now

US has heavily driven climate tech VC deal value while lagging behind other countries in deal count terms.

June 30, 2025

Wisdom Ventures is raising a second fund to invest in wellness

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Can tech startups combat tech problems?

June 25, 2025

StepStone plays down the need to chase discounts on startup secondaries

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Secondaries purchased at a discount of 15% or more underperformed, according to a StepStone study.

June 19, 2025

SEC opens the VC door a bit more for retail investors

But does the effort make sense? And can it be profitable for both GPs and retail LPs?

June 16, 2025

Startup interns can earn $200 an hour. Others are asked to work for free.

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Silicon Valley debate bubbled up this week over how much interns should be compensated—and which roles startups value most.

June 6, 2025