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The Quest for Venture Talent
April 23, 2021 – Over the past year, executive search firms have seen a growing number of clients showing interest in experienced professionals with established relationships in the venture community. Among those recruitment firms is Greenwich, Conn.-based RSR Partners, which in a new report released by its asset management practice anticipates such demand will only continue to grow, especially as venture funds’ dry powder is at historic levels.
Citing the research firm Preqin, RSR Partners said that close to $4.4 trillion was invested in both private equity and venture in 2020 compared to $1.7 trillion in 2010. “In venture alone, emerging companies raised $130 billion in 2020, a 14 percent increase from 2019,” said the RSR Partners report. “Of note, the technology and health care sectors saw an increase in deal flow, driven in part by pandemic-related innovations. Instead of slowing down in 2020, venture capital funds set new records for deal
Greenwich Historical Society and Historic Properties of Greenwich Strike Partnership to Permanently Protect Town’s Fast Disappearing Architectural Heritage Written by Laura McCormick
Alliance Kicks Off with Seminar on Economic Benefits of Historic Property Protection
Permanent protection of Greenwich’s historic homes is the driver of an alliance between the Historical Society and the recently formed Historic Properties of Greenwich (HPG). With the escalation in homes being demolished for more contemporary structures, the need for protecting Greenwich’s classic New England heritage is greater than ever. Since 2002, there have been 1,896 residential demolition permits issued in Greenwich, for an annual average of 105. If this rate continues, Greenwich will forever lose its distinctive charm.