April 23, 2021

Venture Capital Journal

Why Institutional Investors Should Double Down On VC

Dan Malven of 4490 Ventures says VC investing is a game of skill, but it’s a lucrative skill. VC firms’ outperformance is much more broadly distributed than previously understood. [...]

March 10, 2021

Pitchbook

Why PE Firms Targeting Tech Buyouts Could Face Competition From SPACs

Private equity has become a well-established path to liquidity for VC-backed startups, but a rebound in IPO activity and the rise of SPACs could mean more competition for deals. [...]

December 16, 2020

Forbes

The Next Decade’s Investment Opportunity: Data As The Fourth Pillar

Throughout the history of commerce, from ancient-era merchants to 19th-century whaling ships to modern corporations, companies have used three main pillars to create strategic differentiation: people, processes and technology. The past decade has been different. [...]

April 20, 2020

YPO

YPO Presents Ask The Experts — Entrepreneur Edition With Dan Malven, Andy Steggles, And Fred Thiel

4490 Ventures’ Dan Malven was live with Higher Logic’s Andy Steggles and Thiel Advisors’ Fred Thiel chatting about the future of global entrepreneurship. Watch the replay now. [...]

March 25, 2020

ValueWalk

Does Your Startup Fit These Healthcare Mega Trends?

An analysis of emerging health care trends and how they affect the startup community. [...]