The 15 Best VC Newsletters Every Founder & Investor Should Read
From Strictly VC to Term Sheet, a16z to The Information—track funding, deals, and market intelligence.
Stay ahead of fundraising trends, new funds, and startup valuations without drowning in dealflow newsletters. Get all top VC sources in one intelligent digest.
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Strictly VC, Term Sheet, a16z, Axios Pro Rata & more
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Why Readers Need a Better System
Too Many Dealflow Sources
Strictly VC, Term Sheet, The Information, Axios Pro Rata, PitchBook—every VC newsletter covers different angles. Reading them all is a full-time job.
Duplicate Funding Announcements
When Anthropic raises $500M, it appears in 10 newsletters. You waste time reading the same Series D from different angles.
Miss Market Signals
Skip one newsletter and you might miss the fund launch, sector trend, or valuation shift that affects your fundraise or portfolio.
What You Can Consolidate
Daily Deal Flow
- Strictly VC - Daily VC funding, M&A, and IPO news
- Term Sheet (Fortune) - Dan Primack's morning roundup
- Axios Pro Rata - Dan Primack's quick hits
- The Information - Premium tech & VC intelligence
- PitchBook Daily - Comprehensive dealflow data
Firm Insights
- a16z Newsletter - Andreessen Horowitz perspectives
- First Round Review - Tactical advice from FR Capital
- Sequoia Capital - Portfolio insights and strategy
- Bessemer Cloud 100 - SaaS market intelligence
- NFX Newsletter - Network effects insights
Sector Focus
- Fintech Blueprint - Alex Johnson's fintech analysis
- The Generalist - Mario Gabriele's deep dives
- CB Insights - Tech market intelligence
- Newcomer - Eric Newcomer's startup scoops
Featured Newsletters
Strictly VC
Daily
The gold standard for daily VC news. Funding rounds, M&A, exits, and fund launches.
Term Sheet (Fortune)
Daily
Dan Primack's essential morning VC roundup. Must-read for investors and founders tracking dealflow.
a16z Newsletter
Weekly
Insights from Andreessen Horowitz partners. Tech trends, market strategy, and portfolio perspectives.
The Information
Daily
Premium tech intelligence with exclusive scoops on funding, valuations, and startup operations.
Axios Pro Rata
Daily
Quick-hit dealflow updates and venture capital news from Axios.
The Generalist
Weekly
Mario Gabriele's in-depth research on emerging companies and venture trends.
Reading VC Newsletters Manually
- •Morning: Strictly VC, Term Sheet, Pro Rata (45 min)
- •Midday: The Information, PitchBook (30 min)
- •Evening: a16z, First Round, sector newsletters (40 min)
- •Weekend: The Generalist, CB Insights deep dives (60 min)
Total: 3+ hours daily, 10+ hours weekly
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- Morning digest: All dealflow from Strictly VC, Term Sheet, Axios
- Weekly digest: Firm insights from a16z, Sequoia, analysis from The Generalist
- Organized: Early-stage, Growth, Exits, Fund launches
- Deduplication: Same Series C from 8 sources = one comprehensive summary
Total: 20 minutes daily or 90 min weekly
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- Weekly: Sector trends from CB Insights, The Generalist
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