David Bogoslaw

Companies that make it easier for property owners to manage their portfolios and address serious societal issues in real estate are expected to fare better in a tougher market, say VCs.

Tight relationships with the US venture community are key when trying to choose best-in-class technology by global standards in brand new markets to invest in, and for bringing more experience into portfolio companies’ boardrooms.

Native American Capital and Investment Alliance is a platform where equity investors, investment advisers and alternative lenders can learn about investment opportunities in Native-founded companies.

European venture funds and founders have had their own fundraising challenges.

Firms that successfully closed on new funds share lessons from the fundraising trail and their outlook for next year.

Climate tech funds have completed some of the largest fundraises this year, in spite of capital constraints that have reduced allocations to more generalist venture funds.

The firm raised $180m and has already made two investments, says founding partner Eric Elalouf.

Cathryn Paine’s top priority as Anzu Partners’ most recently appointed partner is recruiting top science and engineering talent for its portfolio companies.

With a single natural language prompt, the company aims to improve clients’ access to their siloed data systems and make better use of their technology investments.

With $23bn raised by new climate funds so far in 2023, the largest increase in the number of funds has been in smaller vehicles under $50m.