Kathryn Evans

Kathryn Evans

Managing Editor, National Newsroom at The Business Journals
United States

Kathryn Evans is the Managing Editor, National Newsroom at The Business Journals, who manages national content and previously served as managing editor of the Austin Business Journal and as a breaking news reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering economic development in Austin.

Venture capital surges in 2026 ($412.7B H1; $1.8T Q2 exits) but gains concentrate in few startups, says PitchBook-NVCA

Venture capital totals in 2026 look dramatically larger—$412.7B in H1 and $1.8T in Q2 exits—but the gains are concentrated in a small group of startups while most of the market sees a different picture; AI-driven layoffs, firm expansions to advise on AI and regulation, and rising quantum investments with workforce challenges are also highlighted.

Organizations

  • The Business Journals Managing Editor, National Newsroom · current