Cash continues to flow to venture capital funds – but early-stage money remains a challenge

Venture capital funds continue to raise funds at a blistering pace, as 141 funds garnered nearly $33 billion in the first quarter of 2021, which if the pace continues, means that 2021 could be the first year when fundraising surpasses $100 billion in total capital raised by the industry. But early-stage capital remains hard to get. Here’s advice on how to get it.