EisnerAmper Podcast

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.”

Liquidity in the Age of COVID-19

In this special episode of a “Wink & a Glance at Venture Capital,” Alan Wink, Managing Director for EisnerAmper’s Capital Markets, discusses COVID-19 and companies’ race to accumulate cash. Among other topics, Alan talks about a few things companies should be doing now to maintain long-term liquidity.

VC Market Closes Out a Successful Decade

EisnerAmper’s Managing Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink looks at the dynamics of venture capital for the decade of the 2010s, lessons potential IPO candidates could learn, and how he sees the VC market evolving over the 2020s.

VC Momentum Continues for Q2 2019

With his pulse constantly on the VC market, EisnerAmper director Alan Wink examines Q2 2019. He tells us if we are on pace to match 2018’s record year, what’s on tap for the next quarter, and if this will go down as the year of the mega deal.

VC Off to a Great Start in 2019

It looks like 2019 picked up where 2018 left off in the venture capital world. EisnerAmper Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink looks at deal sizes, who’s on his IPO radar and if the good times will last.  

Venture Capital Breaks a Record in 2018

It was a record-setting year for venture capital as well as exits in 2018. EisnerAmper Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink breaks it down and discusses if VC investment can keep up this furious pace in 2019.

Are We on Track for a $100 Billion in VC Investment for 2018?

EisnerAmper Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink examines VC investment for the third quarter of 2018, along with some possible heavyweight IPOs for 2019. Alan also shares that VC investment thus far for 2018 has been red hot. But does he think the total for the year will surpass $100 billion?

A Look at the NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund

In this special episode of a Wink & a Glance at Venture Capital, EisnerAmper Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink examines Governor Phil Murphy’s NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund. Alan explores how companies qualify, the fund’s unique structure, how the state plans to finance it, and the critical role of VC firms in this public/private partnership.  

VCs Tread Cautiously Due to High Valuations

In this episode of a “Quarterly Wink & a Glance at Venture Capital,” EisnerAmper Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink examines the first half of 2018, touches on roles artificial intelligence and fintech are playing, and tells us what he’s looking for in the second half of the year.

More Than 40 Unicorns Lead Best VC Year Since the Dot Com Era

In this episode of a “Quarterly Wink & a Glance at Venture Capital,” EisnerAmper Director of Capital Markets Alan Wink gives us the highlights of Q4 and his thoughts on 2017 as a whole. Was it really the year of the unicorn? Finally, Alan looks ahead to the 2018 VC market.

Later-Stage Deals the Story of the Q3 2017 VC Market

In this episode of a “Wink and a Glance at Venture Capital,” EisnerAmper Capital Markets Director, Alan Wink, gives us some highlights of the Q3 2017 VC market. Alan examines later-stage deals, seed- and early-stage funding, and how the venture capital markets are poised for the last quarter of this year.