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Analysis: Seattle Most Under‑funded Early‑Stage VC Market in North America as Capital Lags Talent
The article argues that repeatable venture-scale returns depend on talent and capital, and examines how capital is (or isn’t) following talent moving toward Seattle versus San Francisco. It cites data showing the Bay Area far outpaces other regions in exit value but notes Boston, New York, LA and Seattle together produced over $200 billion in exits in the past decade, highlighting opportunity for early-stage allocators outside Silicon Valley.
Techstars Seattle announces 2018 class with improved diversity: 3 women CEOs, 2 African American CEOs in 10-company cohort
Techstars Seattle reports a more diverse 2018 class after targeted outreach: three women CEOs and two African American CEOs among 10 companies, plus founders from Jordan, Iran and Pakistan, though Latinx representation remains absent and women are still underrepresented.
Phin Barnes (First Round Capital) says founders should prioritize partner/founder fit, not firm brand, when fundraising
Phin Barnes of First Round Capital argues founders should prioritize partner/founder fit over targeting a firm when fundraising, because individual partners sponsor and champion investments. Successful fundraising hinges on personal alignment with a partner’s values, worldview and working style rather than treating a VC fund as a monolithic decision-maker.
Author argues regional VCs must map startups to the venture-capital 'stack' to connect local companies with San Francisco/New York growth capital
The author connects the concept of the venture capital valuation stack with how institutional LPs view regionally focused managers, arguing that regional innovation hubs can succeed only if they understand how to connect local startups to centralized global capital markets concentrated in places like San Francisco and New York.
