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Investor appetite for mobility stays strong despite shutdowns
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The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly affected the global transportation system, with social distancing and stay-at-home orders transforming consumer behavior.
Yet despite what will likely be a substantial impact in the near future, long-term prospects for startups in the mobility tech sector remain strong. Our latest Emerging Tech Research report includes an overview of the mobility tech landscape, market maps of VC-backed companies, and deep dives into segments including autonomous cars and ridesharing. Key takeaways include:
- Mobility tech companies raised a total of $10.8 billion in Q2, a 7% increase year-over-year
- Tech investors are expanding their foothold in mobility as traditional automaker incumbents grapple with the pandemic
- Electric vehicles appear to have a bright future as investors, corporates and governments strengthen their commitment to the technology
If you have any questions or feedback about the research, we'd love to hear from you: analystresearch@pitchbook.com |
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RedBird Capital teams with Billy Beane on sports SPAC
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Longtime Oakland Athletics executive Billy Beane is joining the SPAC game. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) |
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Deals pumping millions into professional sports franchises and special-purpose acquisition companies have been two of the financial world's hottest trends in recent months.
Now, a private equity firm and the man who inspired "Moneyball" are offering investors a chance to do both at the same time: |
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A message from Bridge House Advisors
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Strategic questions for ESG program development
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Given the events of the past six months, effective identification and management of material environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations by investors is arguably more important than ever:
- Successful fundraising efforts require formal ESG management programs
- Businesses with strong ESG fundamentals are more resilient to market disruptions
- Societal factors are critical to long-term success
Bridge House Advisors has responded to recurring questions from clients and other market stakeholders when it comes to ESG program development. The guide linked below addresses a few of these challenges and is designed for professionals of any ESG proficiency level to identify key questions to ask and how to start arriving at answers through practical approaches.
Discover some tips and techniques for ESG Program Development |
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Sizing up the field in a maturing GP staking landscape
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In the past decade, it's become increasingly common for one PE firm to acquire a passive minority stake in another. At first, LPs were skeptical of such deals. But with early adopters such as Dyal Capital Partners and Petershill posting headline-grabbing returns, the field has become more crowded—and more competitive.
The latest trends and developments from the GP staking landscape are explored in a recent PitchBook analyst note, including detailed breakdowns of the major GP staking segments, the players in each space and a look at why smaller managers are drawing more interest from GP stakes investors than ever before: |
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When the pandemic hit, ClassPass and Airbnb turned some of their offerings into virtual events. Then, Apple informed them it wanted a cut. [The New York Times]
The governor of New York is accusing revelers at a recent concert in the Hamptons of "egregious social distancing violations." The show's opening act? The CEO of Goldman Sachs. [Bloomberg]
Last week, TikTok launched a $200 million fund to pay some creators for content. Instagram, as it turns out, is taking a similar tack in a bid to poach TikTok stars. [The Wall Street Journal] |
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PitchBook Webinar: The evolution of US VC during the COVID-19 crisis
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Join PitchBook and NVCA on Aug. 5 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET for a panel discussion on developing trends in US venture capital, as highlighted in the Q2 2020 PitchBook-NVCA Venture Monitor.
Featuring industry experts from Silicon Valley Bank, Certent, PitchBook and NVCA, the webinar will cover the latest in fundraising, deal flow and exit activity, and look at the opportunities and pitfalls the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced to the venture landscape: |
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Fintech startup Thought Machine closes $125M Series B
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Thought Machine, a London-based cloud banking startup, has announced that it's adding $42 million to its Series B, bringing the round's total to $125 million. The fintech company had previously raised $83 million for the round in March. The latest investment is being led by Eurazeo Growth. Founded in 2014, Thought Machine also operates out of Singapore. |
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Nanox wraps up $100M+ round
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Medical imaging startup Nanox has raised more than $100 million from investors including SK Telecom, Industrial Alliance, Foxconn and Yozma Korea. Based in Israel, Nanox is the developer of a digital X-ray imaging system designed to provide affordable early detection of medical conditions. The funds will be used primarily to deploy the company's technology throughout the globe. |
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Stack Overflow brings in $85M
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Kleiner Perkins leads $51M round for Density
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Density, the provider of a platform that anonymously measures how people use space in real time, has raised a $51 million Series C from lead investor Kleiner Perkins, with support from 01 Advisors, Founders Fund, Upfront Ventures and others. Based in San Francisco, the startup helps companies limit building capacity, reduce waste and manage occupancy. Kleiner Perkins partner Ilya Fushman will join Density's board. |
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ComplyAdvantage picks up $50M
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True Link raises $35M Series B
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Fintech startup True Link has collected $35 million in a Series B led by Khosla Ventures and Centana Partners. Based in San Francisco, with offices in New York and Denver, the startup offers Visa prepaid cards, investment management services and other financial products to older adults, people with disabilities and those recovering from addiction. |
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Explorium gets $31M for data science platform
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Data science specialist Explorium has secured $31 million in financing led by Zeev Ventures. 01 Advisors, Dynamic Loop, Emerge and F2 Capital also participated in the Series B round. Explorium is the developer of an automated platform that helps companies create predictive models using internal and external data. The San Francisco-based startup has now raised around $50 million in total private funding. |
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Weather forecasting startup shines with $23M
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Weather forecasting company ClimaCell has raised $23 million in a Series C co-led by Pitango Growth and Square Peg Capital. Founded in 2016, the Boston-based startup has raised more than $100 million in total funding. Customers that use its predictive weather technology include Uber, Delta and Ford. |
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Revel suspends NYC moped service after series of accidents
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Revel has shut down its electric moped-sharing service in New York City until further notice, with plans to review its safety standards and rider accountability, according to a company tweet. The move comes after two people riding on Revel mopeds in New York were reportedly killed in separate accidents, and another rider was critically injured in a different crash. Revel, which also operates in Austin, Miami and other cities, is backed by Ibex Investors, Blue Collective and LaunchCapital, among others. |
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Procore cuts jobs after raising additional capital
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Construction tech company Procore is cutting a "single-digit percentage" of jobs as part of what it called a business transformation plan. Procore has nearly 2,000 employees. In May, the company delayed plans for an IPO, but it hasn't ruled out going public this year, according to Bloomberg. Procore said its cash position is strong; it recently raised over $160 million in an extension to its Series I. |
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Seahawks star joins new Seattle VC firm
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Fuse Venture Partners, a new Seattle-based venture capital firm, has launched a fund to invest in seed and Series A startups in its home city. Two longtime venture partners at Ignition, Kellan Carter and Cameron Borumand, will head up Fuse. Seattle Seahawks star linebacker Bobby Wagner and Microsoft veteran and Ignition managing partner John Connors will be among the members of its advisory team. The firm has received backing from Pacific Northwest-based companies including Microsoft, Amazon, Nike, Starbucks and Costco. |
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"Investments in biotech & pharma companies account for over 50% of all healthcare VC deal value, reaching over $17 billion a year in each of the last two calendar years. VC-backed biotech companies represent a strong source of drug development and innovation for the broader industry and tend to have the most potential to generate outsized returns for investors when compared to other sectors within healthcare."
Source: PitchBook analyst note on VC investment in US-based biotech & pharma startups |
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