2023: A Venture Capital Year in Review

In this episode, Alan Wink, EisnerAmper Managing Director – Capital Markets, discusses 2023 being a challenging year for founders and investors, a few reasons behind it and why there is optimism heading into 2024.

The Failure of Silicon Valley Bank Explained

In this special podcast episode, Alan Wink, managing director for EisnerAmper's Capital Markets, examines the collapse of Silicon Valley and Signature banks. He looks at the underlying causes, possible ripple effects, what it means for depositors and the technology ecosystem, possible buyers for the banks and much more.

Did VC Activity Reach a Tipping Point in Q3?

Managing Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink discusses a few VC red flags—such as deal counts and exits. Combine those with geopolitical volatility and you have the makings of a VC market slowdown. Fundraising, however, has been a bright spot. Alan will also examine what he’s looking for in Q4 as we close out the year.

VC Market Contraction in Q2 2022

Managing Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink talks about the factors (e.g., geopolitical events, economic uncertainty, inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain issues) that continue to apply downward pressure on venture capital markets. But it’s not all gray skies. Fundraising and seed-stage deals continue to be bright spots.

A Record Year for Venture Capital

Managing Director of EisnerAmper’s Capital Markets Alan Wink talks about a record year for venture capital activity, puts a bow on Q4, and gives us his thoughts on what we can expect from VC investment in 2022.

What the Coinbase IPO Means for Cryptocurrencies

Alan Wink, Managing Director of EisnerAmper’s Capital Markets, discusses the groundbreaking Coinbase public offering. He covers valuation, volatility and institutional investors. Alan also gives us a peak at his Q1 2021 venture capital report.

Q4 VC Investment Caps-Off Some Surprises

In this episode, Alan Wink, Managing Director for EisnerAmper’s Capital Markets, looks at the pleasantly surprising VC numbers for 2020, how mega deals fared and what he has on his radar for IPOs and capital markets in 2021.

Q3 Venture Capital Marks the Home Stretch for 2020

EisnerAmper Managing Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink looks at the VC landscape going into the home stretch of 2020 and the rise of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Alan is joined by Michael Rosenberg—a director in the firm’s Process, Risk, and Technology Solutions—to discuss the impact of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) on VC investment.

Venture Capital Continues Growth Trajectory

Despite the global pandemic, venture capital activity remained strong in Q2 2020. EisnerAmper Managing Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink tells us which sectors are driving growth, what’s happening with mega deals and valuations, and where we go from here.

A VC Quarter Like No Other

Q1 of 2020 began as a continuation of a strong 2019. But it became a whole new ballgame toward the end of the quarter when COVID-19 entered our lexicon. Alan Wink, Managing Director for EisnerAmper’s Capital Markets, gives his thoughts on the impact of the coronavirus on the VC world, how investors are changing their approach, and what we can expect in that now often-used phrase, the “new normal.”