Topics & People

A decrease in the rate of inflation, becoming a prominent theme for the summer.

Benchmark
Organization

Top tier venture capital firm associated with Bill Gurley.

QQQ
Topic

Ticker for the Nasdaq-100 ETF, used as a liquid benchmark to compare VC returns.

A structural provision giving certain investors their money back first in an exit, which can be wiped out in an IPO.

An investor who actively participates in both private venture markets and public stock markets.

When public portfolio values drop, private asset allocations become overweight, forcing LPs to halt new private investments.

The managers of a venture capital fund who decide where to invest the committed capital.

Capital committed to private equity or venture funds that has not yet been invested.

Early-stage venture funding round which has seen a 26% decline in average round size.

Famous author whose book 'On Writing' was recommended for its insights on effort and craft.

Renowned restaurant owner in New York City and founder of Shake Shack.

Famous film director whose autobiography and films were highly recommended for founders.