investment-strategies

Understanding IRR, MOIC, DPI, and TVPI is essential for anyone working with VC funds. Here's what each actually measures and why DPI dominates LP conversations in 2026.

Private equity and venture capital firms solve different capital problems: PE buys control of mature companies, while VC funds early-stage growth. Compare stage, ownership, leverage, returns, and who to pitch.

TAM, SAM, and SOM — total, serviceable, and obtainable market — define market size for VC diligence. Here's how to compute each without hand-waving.

Venture capital is risk equity for high-growth startups. Here's how VC funds work — stages, economics, and why it matters for founders, LPs, and markets.

Sideline Group's debut fund close signals continued LP appetite for specialist consumer and sports/media venture capital.

Zenskar's Series A led by Susquehanna and Bessemer shows how NYC is quietly building category leaders in agentic billing and revenue automation.