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Market Timing Heatmap

Calendar heatmap showing when portfolio companies raised funding rounds vs market conditions — reveals timing patterns across vintage years

288Funding Rounds
15Years Active
2025 (73)Peak Year
136Bull Market
52Bear Market
19Avg / Year

Funding Round Timeline

Timing Insights

Bull Market Raising

47% of funding rounds were raised during bull markets — portfolio companies kept raising regardless of conditions.

Counter-Cyclical Rounds

52 rounds raised during bear markets — companies raising when others are fearful.

Vintage Consistency

Average 19 rounds per year across 15 active years — a steady pace.