Venture capital’s cash stockpile swells amid slowdown

The rising stockpile is in part the result of investors preparing for an extended bear market fueled by economic uncertainties including inflation and higher interest rates, venture capitalists say.Premium
The rising stockpile is in part the result of investors preparing for an extended bear market fueled by economic uncertainties including inflation and higher interest rates, venture capitalists say.
 wsj 4 min read . Updated: 12 Aug 2022, 12:30 AM IST Marc Vartabedian, The Wall Street Journal

Cryptocurrency and blockchain-focused venture firms, in particular, are sitting on mountains of cash

Venture-capital firms are sitting on a record cash pile. Their so-called dry powder—money raised but not deployed—has increased by more than $100 billion worldwide since the end of last year, reaching almost $539 billion in July, according to data firm Preqin Ltd.

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