Berber Jin

The Wall Street Journal

Venture Fundraising Hits Nine-Year Low

By: Berber Jin

The slowdown that hit tech startups last year is catching up with investors who fuel venture capital.

Private Equity News

Global venture fundraising hits nine-year low

By: Berber Jin

Slowdown that earlier hit tech startups catches up with investors who fuel venture capital

The Wall Street Journal

After Silicon Valley Bank Fails, Tech Startups Race to Meet Payroll

By: Rolfe Winkler, Berber Jin, Katherine Bindley

Their deposits are locked up for now, so some firms are making backup plans for alternative funding—and even encouraging customers to shop in order to keep operations going.

The Wall Street Journal

Investors, Startups Work to Find Cash Lifelines After Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

By: Yuliya Chernova, Berber Jin, Katherine Bindley

Venture funds are extending short-term loans amid a cash crunch. Meanwhile, some founders plan to use personal funds to cover payrolls.

Silicon Valley Firms Scramble for Stability After Bank Failure

By: Berber Jin

Venture funds are extending short-term loans amid a cash crunch. Meanwhile, some founders plan to use personal funds to cover payrolls.

The Wall Street Journal

Tech World Breathes Easy After Fed Deal

By: Berber Jin

Sarah Kunst, managing director of VC firm Cleo Capital, is among those expressing relief after U.S. regulators announced emergency measures to stem the fallout from [Silicon Valley Bank's failure](https://www.wsj/articles/federal-reserve-rolls-out-emergency-measures-to-prevent-banking-crisis-ba4

The Wall Street Journal

Silicon Valley Firms Expect Changes in Financial Methods After SVB Disaster

By: Katherine Bindley, Rolfe Winkler, Berber Jin

Startups and venture investors voice relief at federal decision to protect depositors, but see need for new banking practices.

The Wall Street Journal

Easy Loans, Great Service: Why Silicon Valley Loved Silicon Valley Bank

By: Rolfe Winkler, Katherine Bindley, Berber Jin

SVB helped many in the venture-capital world to survive and prosper, and then the market cooled.

The Wall Street Journal

The Contradictions of Sam Altman, AI Crusader

By: Berber Jin, Keach Hagey, Clara Mokri

The CEO behind ChatGPT navigates the line between developing artificial intelligence on the cutting edge and pushing technology to dystopia.

Private Equity News

VC fund returns experience worst slump since 2009

By: Berber Jin

Portfolio markdowns are denting the performance of an industry that has long outperformed other asset classes