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Is bigger better? Early mega-rounds help startups on key targets

December 12, 2019

As more venture-backed startups land mega-rounds of $100 million or more, the trend has fueled an ever-growing debate: Do massive early-stage VC checks help or hurt fledgling startups?

Semma nabs $114M Series B

December 1, 2017

Eight Roads Ventures and Cowen Healthcare Investments have co-led the round for Semma Therapeutics, with representatives from both firms joining the company's board. Founded in 2015, the developer...

Legacy Healthcare seals millions

November 28, 2017

Skincare and cancer specialist Legacy Healthcare has raised CHF 2 million (around €1.7 million) as part of its Series B funding round. The investment will be used to take two hair-loss treatment...

How 20 big-name VCs in the US are investing at Series A and B [datagraphic]

September 28, 2017

We've looked at round size and valuations for Silicon Valley powerhouses investing at Series A and B. How do the 20 most active US VCs compare to each other?

The top 7 VC investors in Series B rounds in the US

July 18, 2017

A record amount of capital was invested in Series B rounds in the US during 2015, a trend that was likely driven by a surge in valuations. But that figure dropped slightly in 2016 and is on track...

Early-cancer-detector GRAIL planning $1B+ fundraise

January 9, 2017

One year after launching with a $125 million initial investment, biotech startup GRAIL has announced plans to raise more than $1 billion—with TechCrunch reporting the sum could reach $1.8...

Top Investor Tuesday — Series B

October 13, 2015

Since the start of 2014, over 1,000 global VC investors have participated in at least one Series B financing, according to the PitchBook Platform, combining to close 1,045 rounds at an aggregate...

How 20 big-name VC firms are investing at Series A and B

September 29, 2015

We compiled data from the PitchBook Platform that compares the median deal size and valuation of Series A and Series B rounds joined by 20 major VC firms so far in 2015.

The Series A, B & C valuation distribution for U.S. companies is moving

March 22, 2015

A look at the distribution of valuations for Series A and Series B rounds in 2010 vs 2014.

Most Active VCs in Europe During 2014 by Series

January 27, 2015

Below, you will find a breakdown of 2014s most active investors in European venture rounds by series type.

Most Active VCs in the U.S. During 2014 by Series

January 27, 2015

We have broken down 2014’s most active investors in U.S. venture rounds by series type.

Venture Capital Monthly

June 5, 2014

PitchBook has released its inaugural Venture Capital Monthly, which combines the best VC data and content PitchBook has to offer into a comprehensive package of articles. This month, we investigate the “Series B Crunch,” how NASDAQ and NYSE are competing for VC-backed IPOs, what’s got VCs excited about the education sector, and much more.

There Is No ‘Series B Crunch’

June 4, 2014

There is no "Series B Crunch." Not by any meaningful definition, anyway. If what you mean by “crunch” is more Series B-worthy companies going unfunded because of a diminishing number of financings and opportunities, then no, we are not seeing a Series B crunch. The Series B landscape actually looks very healthy right now for startups.

How the 20 Biggest Names in VC Invest at Series A and B

April 29, 2014

A infographic look at the deal sizes and median valuations of the top 20 VCs Series A and Series B deals.

After ‘Series A Crunch’ Worries, Is There a Shortage at Series B?

March 19, 2014

In 2013, VC investors, startups and the media were enthralled with the so-calledSeries A Cruncha phenomenon where a growing number of companies received angel and seed funding, leading to a dearth of capital for businesses ready for the crucial Series A round of funding.