Content & Insights
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Latest From The R136 Team
Latest From The R136 Team
Pavel Prata
Mar 12, 2026
GP stakes just had their biggest dollar year since 2021.
A few thoughts on what changed and why it matters for VC. Mechanically, a GP stake is straightforward: you’re buying equity in the management company, not a single fund.
R136 Ventures
Mar 11, 2026
Our Portfolio Company Fura has announced the acquisition of Barton Logistics
The deal expands Fura’s AI-powered brokerage platform and adds long-standing shipper partnerships from the Texas-based brokerage.
Ratan Manehani
Mar 10, 2026
📉 The "1 to 10" Shift: Private Markets have Matured.
After attending the Goldman Sachs Disruptive Technology Symposium, and this one data point tells the whole story of the last decade. In 2011, there was only one private tech company valued over $40B (Facebook).
Victor Orlovski
Mar 9, 2026
A twelve-person company can now compete with sixty. This totally broke the old venture playbook.
I watched it happen and it wasn't just a fluke or lucky niche. The 12-person team built their org around leverage while the 60-person team built theirs around headcount.
Pavel Prata
Mar 12, 2026
GP stakes just had their biggest dollar year since 2021.
A few thoughts on what changed and why it matters for VC. Mechanically, a GP stake is straightforward: you’re buying equity in the management company, not a single fund.
R136 Ventures
Mar 11, 2026
Our Portfolio Company Fura has announced the acquisition of Barton Logistics
The deal expands Fura’s AI-powered brokerage platform and adds long-standing shipper partnerships from the Texas-based brokerage.
Ratan Manehani
Mar 10, 2026
📉 The "1 to 10" Shift: Private Markets have Matured.
After attending the Goldman Sachs Disruptive Technology Symposium, and this one data point tells the whole story of the last decade. In 2011, there was only one private tech company valued over $40B (Facebook).
Victor Orlovski
Mar 9, 2026
A twelve-person company can now compete with sixty. This totally broke the old venture playbook.
I watched it happen and it wasn't just a fluke or lucky niche. The 12-person team built their org around leverage while the 60-person team built theirs around headcount.
"Ventures from the Valley" Podcast
"Ventures from the Valley" Podcast
"Ventures from the Valley" Podcast
Long‑Form Essays & Media
Long‑Form Essays & Media
Ratan Manehani
Mar 12, 2026
Why We Invested in Deepgram
Voice as the real interface for AI agents, and how Deepgram’s vertically integrated models are powering millions of conversations at enterprise scale.
Denis Efremov
Mar 6, 2026
RoundBrief #5: What's Inside Dwelly's Massive $93M Funding Round
This is the 5th edition of the “RoundBrief” at VC Happens. Round Brief is a section dedicated to founders who recently raised funding rounds. They are answering 8 questions on their fundraising exprience. Brief interview.
Victor Orlovski
Mar 4, 2026
Episode #23: Stephane Nasser, Co-founder & CEO of OpenVC
Stephane has reviewed thousands of pitch decks and seen just about every mistake. His take is blunt..most founders aren’t lying, they just don’t know how to speak investor language.
Ratan Manehani
Mar 12, 2026
Why We Invested in Deepgram
Voice as the real interface for AI agents, and how Deepgram’s vertically integrated models are powering millions of conversations at enterprise scale.
Denis Efremov
Mar 6, 2026
RoundBrief #5: What's Inside Dwelly's Massive $93M Funding Round
This is the 5th edition of the “RoundBrief” at VC Happens. Round Brief is a section dedicated to founders who recently raised funding rounds. They are answering 8 questions on their fundraising exprience. Brief interview.
Victor Orlovski
Mar 4, 2026
Episode #23: Stephane Nasser, Co-founder & CEO of OpenVC
Stephane has reviewed thousands of pitch decks and seen just about every mistake. His take is blunt..most founders aren’t lying, they just don’t know how to speak investor language.
Ratan Manehani
Mar 12, 2026
Why We Invested in Deepgram
Voice as the real interface for AI agents, and how Deepgram’s vertically integrated models are powering millions of conversations at enterprise scale.
Denis Efremov
Mar 6, 2026
RoundBrief #5: What's Inside Dwelly's Massive $93M Funding Round
This is the 5th edition of the “RoundBrief” at VC Happens. Round Brief is a section dedicated to founders who recently raised funding rounds. They are answering 8 questions on their fundraising exprience. Brief interview.
Victor Orlovski
Mar 4, 2026
Episode #23: Stephane Nasser, Co-founder & CEO of OpenVC
Stephane has reviewed thousands of pitch decks and seen just about every mistake. His take is blunt..most founders aren’t lying, they just don’t know how to speak investor language.
Events, Webinars & Live Briefing
Events, Webinars & Live Briefing
The AI Inflection: Key Highlights and Trends for 2026
November 18, 2025 // 9 AM – 11 AM (PST)
State of eCommerce: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2025
March 20, 2025 // 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
R136 Exclusive Fireside Chat with the President of Blockchain.com ⚡️
December 19, 2024 // 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
State of FinTech: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2024
November 12, 2024 // 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
State of Data Centers: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2024
October 8, 2024 // 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
The AI Inflection: Key Highlights and Trends for 2026
November 18, 2025 // 9 AM – 11 AM (PST)
State of eCommerce: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2025
March 20, 2025 // 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
R136 Exclusive Fireside Chat with the President of Blockchain.com ⚡️
December 19, 2024 // 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
State of FinTech: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2024
November 12, 2024 // 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
State of Data Centers: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2024
October 8, 2024 // 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
Events, Webinars & Live Briefing
The AI Inflection: Key Highlights and Trends for 2026
November 18, 2025 // 9 AM – 11 AM (PST)
State of eCommerce: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2025
March 20, 2025 // 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
R136 Exclusive Fireside Chat with the President of Blockchain.com ⚡️
December 19, 2024 // 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
State of FinTech: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2024
November 12, 2024 // 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
State of Data Centers: Key Market Highlights and Trends in 2024
October 8, 2024 // 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
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Tel Aviv 6522042
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Business Park Dubai, U.A.E.
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2925 Woodside Rd,
Woodside, CA 94062
Tel Aviv
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Tel Aviv 6522042
Dubai
Dubai Silicon Oasis, DDP, Building A2 IFZA
Business Park Dubai, U.A.E.
Content & Insights
Please check out our most recent insights based on our view of today’s markets. If you would like to see other commentary from our team, please contact us.
Content & Insights
Please check out our most recent insights based on our view of today’s markets. If you would like to see other commentary from our team, please contact us.