https://pitchbook.com/tag/playbook-2q-2019 playbook-2q-2019 en-US Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-wild-west-of-the-budding-cannabis-industry Marijuana is legal in most US states, and for many, it's a question of 'when' rather than 'if' it will be fully legalized. That brings the prospect of a massive new marketplace—but with a hazy future. Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-wild-west-of-the-budding-cannabis-industry https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hope-grows-for-african-tech-after-jumias-historic-ipo Ecommerce marketplace provider Jumia was the first African tech startup to list on the NYSE, in a wildly successful IPO. In a region where venture investing has lagged, it's seen as a reason to hope. Wed, 19 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hope-grows-for-african-tech-after-jumias-historic-ipo https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-pac-12-and-private-equity-could-be-a-perfect-match Eight years after the Pac-12 inked a major deal with Fox and ESPN, the athletic conference is struggling and aiming to sell a 10% stake in the business. Private equity could be the ideal buyer. Fri, 14 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/the-pac-12-and-private-equity-could-be-a-perfect-match https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/beyond-the-unicorn-summer With protracted timelines in the private markets, the IPO pipeline is stuffed with long-awaited debuts. What do these unicorn exits portend for the venture industry and the broader startup ecosystem? Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/beyond-the-unicorn-summer