Venture capital has its own vocabulary, incentives, and mechanics. Our VC explainers break down complex topics — from liquidation preferences to fund economics — so founders and analysts can make better decisions without wading through jargon.
Start with the explainers below to build a stronger foundation in venture capital.
A 2026 workflow map of AI copilots for professionals bought and built around NYC — meetings (Granola), legal (Harvey), finance (AlphaSense, Hebbia), clinical (Avo) — with funding signals and clear lines vs agents and document AI.
Looking for NAV financing vs a subscription line? Sub lines borrow against uncalled commitments; NAV facilities borrow against portfolio value — different LP questions and founder signals.
Should you take Thrive Capital money at seed, Series A, or growth? Thesis, concentration style, stage scorecards, portfolio proof points, and how meetings actually happen — plus why crossover VC is not a hedge fund.
Looking for how an exit waterfall divides proceeds? Model debt, preferred preferences, participation, and common — why a $40M headline exit is not $40M to the team.
Leading East Coast VC firms for 2026 — NYC software and seed depth, Boston biotech company-builders, plus Miami and DC callouts — with stage, thesis, and fund links.
Looking for carve-out vs spin-off differences? Compare cash, control, and tax paths — and see what private equity diligence when buying a carved-out division.
