WSJ Venture Capital

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With public listings uncertain, cashing out at a lower price is expected to offer a ‘soft landing’ for startups that hoped for more

The merger-and-acquisition market for venture-backed startups is expected to see a rebound in deal making this year as entrepreneurs and their investors resign themselves to accepting lower prices for their companies

Startups flush with capital from the recent bull market in venture funding have been holding out for better prices for months, despite calls for discounts from prospective buyers anticipating a souring economy Many startups, however, may soon give in if they continue struggling to raise capital and face lower private-market

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• Peregrine Ventures Launches ‘Bioconvergence’ Startups
• New York Venture Seed Funding Fell in Fourth Quarter
• Private-Equity Investors Want to Keep Investments Steady Despite Turbulence