US Venture: Year in Review
2020 will go down as a memorable year for venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, and the limited partners who support the asset class. The beginning of the year was marked by uncertainty and hardship brought on by the pandemic, but VC activity roared back to life in the...
TTCP Quarterly Data Newsletter
With this quarterly newsletter, Top Tier Capital Partners (“TTCP”) is seeking to share insights into our data analytics platform. We’ve included; (1) TTCP’s performance benchmarking, (2) valuations on new investments and realizations, (3) a look at new financing...
Defining Today’s Opportunities Funds
Top Tier has observed a growing number of funds titled as “Opportunities” Funds in the ecosystem, which can mean many different things. We are continually having to define these fund names internally so we have accurate context, and thought it would be helpful to...
Top Tier Holiday Shopping Guide 2020
With the holidays fast approaching, we have compiled a list of our favorite products to help you find something for everyone on your gift list!
Two and Twenty: What’s ‘Market’ for Venture Funds These Days?
One of the most frequently asked questions from our venture managers is “What is market?” Whether market refers to terms like management fees and carry, compensation for employees, number of companies per fund, or the size of LPs, the term that is hardest to find data...
Private IPOs are Here to Stay (For Now)
The topic of Private IPOs is getting a lot of interest and is something we have examined before. We previously wrote about the rise of unicorn (private $1B+) valuations and the impact of mega rounds on exit dynamics within private markets. We have spent the last 18...