Top Venture Capital Firms Eyeing Secondary Stake Sales. Two of India's most influential venture capital (VC) firms — Sequoia Capital and Kalaari Capital — have begun exploratory talks for a bulk sale of their holdings, which will include stakes in multiple companies, according to three people aware of the developments. Read more
Why New Fed Rate Increase Means Well For Venture Capital. The Federal Reserve yesterday raised its benchmark interest rate to a range of 0.5 percent to 0.75 percent, up from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent. People in the business of venture-backed startups were paying attention, too, and not because of the new range, which is still super low by historical standards. Read more
2017's IPO Wishlist And Reality. There are skeptics, but the prevailing thought is that the 2017 IPO market is going to be strong; I agree. In fact, I think 2017 is going to be one of the most interesting and talked about IPO years ever. Read more