Amy Lewin

10 min read

Fundraising in 2023 was not easy, for founders or VCs. Sifted tracked just over 40 new first-time funds that announced a first or second close in 2023 — compared to over 60 in 2022.

Will 2024 be rosier? 

We’re not too sure.

Limited partnerships are still waiting for more established funds to return capital, the public listing market is still on ice and the mood music remains muted. 

But those dogged VCs who do succeed in closing a fund in 2024 we’ll list right here. 

This article was first published on January 10 and last updated on November 14.