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Alexander Davis

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Alexander "Alec" Davis is the editor-in-chief of PitchBook News, based in San Francisco. A native of Southern California, he has been a financial journalist since the mid-1990s. Alec previously was an editor at The Wall Street Journal and was a founding editor of MarketWatch. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and journalism from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and a master’s degree in international politics from American University.
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Five questions on Black investors for Cynthia Muller of W.K. Kellogg Foundation

The challenge of racial inequity in the private markets is ongoing, with a recent study detailing the funding gaps experienced by Black VCs. We spoke with Cynthia Muller, head of mission investment for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, about how LPs can play a role.

Mar 8, 2022

Black VCs could face bigger hurdles in venture market slowdown

It was only a few years ago that Black people began making significant inroads as professionals inside the overwhelmingly white male bastion of venture capital. Fragile progress recently made by Black investors is suddenly in jeopardy.

Feb 20, 2022

Exclusive: Secondary trading shop Scenic raising $250M first fund to buy pre-IPO stakes

Scenic Advisement, which assists startup founders and early-stage venture investors seeking to sell their private stock on the secondary market, is raising a $250 million fund to take ownership stakes in the burgeoning class of venture-backed pre-IPO tech companies, according to people familiar with the firm's plans.

Feb 15, 2022

Landlords are betting workers will choose the office over the metaverse

As the work-from-home trend continues, many landlords are reimagining how buildings will be used in the future. And a growing class of startups catering to flexible work needs have emerged.

Jan 23, 2022

Toasts, roasts and a fond farewell to 2021

The VC industry has had its share of noteworthy accomplishments in the year 2021, but there were also several head-spinning setbacks.

Dec 12, 2021