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In today's Daily Pitch, you'll find: - Our latest Emerging Tech Research forecasts the commercialization and mainstream adoption of emerging encryption protocols.
- VC deals that used to be founder-friendly at high prices have been replaced by hallmarks of a downbeat environment, such as decreasing valuations and investor-protective terms.
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| Encryption innovation driving startup growth | | Encryption innovation has historically created large companies, and recent development in modern cloud computing, quantum and AI is likely to yield the same, spawning a new wave of vendors dedicated to securing the internet.
Our latest Emerging Tech Research forecasts the commercialization and mainstream adoption of emerging encryption protocols, highlighting FIDO2 authentication, quantum-safe cryptography and privacy-enhanced computing.
While incumbents are developing products in these spaces, our information security analyst believes startups will ultimately be formed to commercialize the most advanced breakthroughs from academia and as spinoffs from large companies. Key takeaways include: - Venture activity in companies commercializing the FIDO2 standard suggests fundamental innovation in public key encryption can produce large companies.
- FIDO2 tokens and quantum-safe cryptography will likely gain mainstream adoption by 2025, while privacy-enhanced computing may require more time.
| | | | | | | | | Market turmoil revives VC deal terms that favor investors | |  | | (XH4D/Getty Images) | | | Hallmarks of a downbeat climate, such as decreased valuations and investor-protective terms, are beginning to emerge. Startups in urgent need of capital this year are now saying they are "flexible on price."
"The down-round conversations reflect the end of the 'denial' phase and the beginning of the 'acceptance' phase," according to one investor.
Meanwhile, a very select minority of exceptionally strong companies could attract new capital at slightly higher prices. | | | | | | | |
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| In-house portfolio valuations: Is the reward worth the risk? | | Performing valuations on Level 3 securities is extremely challenging since there is no market that exists for these assets. And the audit process offers no relief for this extra difficulty and itself includes an exhaustive review of the data, inputs, controls, and judgments that were used.
Conducting portfolio valuations in-house is even more demanding. Asset managers must consider and address significant risks around transparency, resources, the complexity of the audit process, and the bandwidth to meet quarterly reporting requirements. All of this leads to increased scrutiny from all parties involved, and any missteps can result in a negative public perception and diminished investor confidence.
So how can you make sure your portfolio valuation is done correctly? Read now. | | | | | | | |
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| Market correction has come for Series A and seed startups | |  | | (DNY59/Getty Images) | | | After months of relative immunity to market turmoil, Series A and seed deals are starting to feel pricing pressure.
Valuations for best-in-class Series A deals have dropped as much as 58% in recent months, according to Michael Kim, an LP whose firm Cendana Capital invests in dozens of prominent seed funds. Seed-stage startups are likewise seeing valuation declines.
VC firms, including Sequoia, are also starting to demand that companies show more robust revenue before seeking a Series A round.
But pricing for crypto and Web3 deals remains high. "On the crypto side, it's crazy," Kim said. | | | | | | | | | How portfolio construction can affect returns for GP stakes funds | | GP stakes investors have had a very active year of fundraising, capital development, monetization and more. Alternatives firms are increasingly choosing to sell stakes in their management companies to fund growth initiatives. More GP stakes deals are expected to be on the way, and a weakened stock market could push managers to pursue private financing.
We break down fund portfolio construction by return composition, volatility and more in a recent PitchBook analyst note on GP stakes. Some key takeaways include: - GP stakes investment returns vary by the target GP's strategy. Unsurprisingly, a GP's return profile tends to look a lot like the strategy with which it invests.
- Well-rounded portfolios mix private equity, credit and real assets, as these are likely to perform best through all market conditions.
- Higher inflation and interest rates are poised to most negatively affect buyout and growth equity managers while providing a tailwind to credit and real assets because of stepped-up LP demand.
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A look at how the supply chain crisis is remaking the car industry. [The Economist]
How one VC firm is using machine learning to attract both portfolio companies and investors. [Institutional Investor] | | | | | |
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| | Since yesterday, the PitchBook Platform added: | | 511 Deals | 1594 People | 516 Companies | 13 Funds | | | | | | |
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| 2016 Vintage Global PE Funds | | | | | | |
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| A message from Apex Group | | |
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| Pixellot collects $161M in Series D funding | | | Pixellot has raised $161 million in a round led by PSG. The Israeli company is a provider of AI-based sports video production and analytics tech that enables capturing, producing, broadcasting and more. | | | | | | | | | Echodyne has raised $135 million in a round co-led by Baillie Gifford and Bill Gates. Based in the Seattle area, the company designs radar technology for use in areas including defense operations, infrastructure protection, unmanned aerial vehicles and autonomous vehicles. | | | | | | | Capital Rx nabs $106M to tackle drug price distortion | | | Capital Rx has raised a $106 million Series C led by B Capital. Based in New York, the company is the developer of a cloud-based platform that offers consistent prescription drug pricing and pharmacy tools for patients and healthcare professionals. | | | | | | | Magic Spoon scoops up $85M | | | | | | | | Cirkul valued at $1B with latest round | | | Cirkul has raised a $70 million Series C led by SC Holdings that gives the Tampa, Fla.-based beverage startup a pre-money valuation of $1 billion. Launched in 2018, Cirkul offers reusable water bottles and flavor cartridges. | | | | | | | | | Submittable has raised a $47 million Series C led by Accel-KKR. Based in Montana, the company offers a social impact platform designed to help companies, governments and philanthropic organizations manage programs. | | | | | | | | | Alice Technologies has raised a $30 million Series B led by Vanedge Capital. The company's construction optioneering platform helps contractors plan, bid and build complex infrastructure and commercial projects. | | | | | | | Tiger Global leads $20M Series A for Bttn | | | Bttn has raised $20 million in a round led by Tiger Global. Based in Seattle, the company helps medical practitioners, businesses and emergency responders buy medical supplies from manufacturers. | | | | | |
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| Genstar Capital recaps Cerity Partners | | | Genstar Capital has led a recapitalization of Cerity Partners, an independent wealth management firm. Founded in 2009, Cerity Partners serves US businesses, nonprofits, and high net worth individuals and their families. Existing backer Lightyear Capital will remain an investor in Cerity Partners. | | | | | | | Clearlake-backed Cornerstone to purchase SumTotal | | | Cornerstone OnDemand, a Clearlake Capital-backed provider of cloud-based HR software solutions, has agreed to acquire SumTotal, a developer of learning and human capital management software. SumTotal provides talent acquisition, onboarding, learning management and more to users in sectors like healthcare, manufacturing and financial services. | | | | | | | Alpine Investors-backed Trilon teams up with RKA | | | | | | | | Genstar Capital invests in AmeriLife | | | Genstar Capital has invested in AmeriLife Group, a life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions company. Based in Florida and serving customers through a national network of over 300,000 insurance agents and advisers, AmeriLife is also backed by Thomas H. Lee Partners. | | | | | | | Apollo picks up Cardenas Markets from KKR | | | | | | |
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| Kairos Ventures closes Fund III on $58M | | | Kairos Ventures has collected $58 million for its third flagship vehicle, which has already made 27 investments in companies such as bioengineering specialist Vivodyne and aircraft designer and manufacturer PteroDynamics. Based in Los Angeles, the early-stage firm typically targets startups in the physical and life sciences industries. | | | | | |
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