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Did VC fly too close to the sun?; PE lends supply chain tech a helping hand; Arzooo brings in $70M; Tomorrow Health nabs $60M
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June 30, 2022
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A cloudy end to VC's day in the sun
Financial markets have sustained a series of gut punches over the last two quarters. With falling growth stocks, a recent wave of layoffs and central banks scrambling to tame inflation, the tailwinds benefiting venture capital funds over the prior two years appear to have reversed.

As a consequence, fears of recession and anecdotes of dealmaking troubles have VC fund LPs wondering what will come of their outsize paper returns.

Our recent analyst note takes an early look at 2022 VC fund performance and the impact of growing pessimism on private market portfolios. Key takeaways include:
  • Preliminary data for Q1 suggests markdowns in net asset values have started occurring, with 68.1% of reporting VC funds showing a drop in valuations from their 2021 peaks. That puts VC funds in worse shape than other private fund strategies.

  • With over $1.4 trillion in unrealized value sitting in VC funds, a sizable and sustained drop in valuation multiples could result in billions of dollars in value wiped away from LP portfolios.
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Succession planning at PE firms reveals risks of leadership change
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As the private equity industry comes of age, fund managers are ushering in a new generation of leaders. But the issue of succession goes far beyond just finding the right people to take over the reins.

Many firms are recognizing the value of modernizing their approach to human resources and harnessing culture as a means to better prepare for leadership change—planned or otherwise.
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How is the rise of private equity mega-funds influencing the M&A market?
Private equity's push for scale continues, and funds worth $35 billion are now a reality. With increased fund sizes, private equity firms are broadening the range of target deals. According to RBC's Co-Head of Financial Sponsors, Harold Varah, "While only so many firms can do mega-deals, there will be a material increase in deals worth more than $10 billion going forward."

How are large PE funds navigating market volatility? Where can PE find a competitive edge? Which sectors will PE funds target for M&A transactions?

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Global supply chain weakness draws increasing PE investment
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Private equity firms are flocking to back supply chain tech as disruptions in the sector present opportunities for investments.

"The pandemic-related supply chain challenges we have all experienced over recent years [have], I think, created a new level of appreciation for the importance of the sector as part of our general economy," said Nick Antoine, co-founder and managing partner of Red Arts Capital, a supply chain-focused PE firm.
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Quick Takes  
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  2019 Vintage Global VC Funds  
  VC Deals  
  ReCode Therapeutics raises $120M  
  Arzooo brings in $70M  
  Tomorrow Health nabs $60M Series B  
  Visby Medical adds $35M to Series E  
  Nautical Commerce swims off with $30M  
  Fundraising  
  Reciprocal Ventures grabs $68.5M for Fund II  
 
 
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VC Deals  
ReCode Therapeutics raises $120M
ReCode Therapeutics has added $120 million to its Series B, bringing the round's total to $200 million. The extension was co-led by Leaps by Bayer and AyurMaya. The startup is developing gene correction therapeutics that target central nervous system, lung, liver and oncology indications.
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Arzooo brings in $70M
Arzooo has raised $70 million in a round co-led by SBI Investment and Trifecta Leaders Fund, TechCrunch reported. Based in Bengaluru, the company partners with brands to secure and deliver products to retail stores across 22 states in India.
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Tomorrow Health nabs $60M Series B
Tomorrow Health has raised $60 million in a round led by Bond, with support from investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Obvious Ventures. Based in New York, the company is a provider of home medical equipment supplies and services.
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Visby Medical adds $35M to Series E
Visby Medical has raised $35 million in a Series E extension led by Lightrock, bringing the round's total to over $135 million. Based in San Jose, the company is a provider of medical equipment designed to diagnose and treat infectious diseases.
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Nautical Commerce swims off with $30M
Nautical Commerce has raised $30 million in a Series A led by Drive Capital. The company's platform helps brands, retailers, B2B companies and startups launch and scale online marketplaces.
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Fundraising  
Reciprocal Ventures grabs $68.5M for Fund II
Reciprocal Ventures has closed its second fund with $68.5 million in capital commitments. The New York-based firm makes early-stage investments in Web3-related companies.
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