Startups face a new K-shaped environment

Much of the media buzz about capital markets over the past couple of years has been about the public equity markets, also known as the stock market.

The stock market has continued to surge despite macro shocks such as the tariffs, the Iran war, and persistent inflation. Each one alone could have led to sell-offs and lower stock prices, but none has stopped the rise. We’re at all-time highs in the equity markets, and many of the mentioned headwinds remain active concerns. READ MORE