StrictlyVC

What StrictlyVC does

StrictlyVC, LLC is a venture-capital-focused media business founded in late 2013 by veteran VC journalist Connie Loizos. Its core product is a free daily email newsletter that covers the venture capital scene in Silicon Valley and beyond, with a stated editorial mission of identifying companies and individuals that will shape the technology and healthcare landscapes six months ahead. The platform is anchored by four products: the newsletter, in-person events featuring fireside chats with top-tier VCs and entrepreneurs, the 'StrictlyVC Download' podcast distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and BuzzSprout, and a video interview vertical on strictlyvc.com featuring figures such as Sam Altman and Alfred Lin.

The company serves a horizontal audience of venture capitalists, fund managers, entrepreneurs and startup founders, corporate development executives, and professional service providers including lawyers, investment bankers, and accountants. Its revenue model is advertising-led, monetizing through newsletter advertising and mid-roll 45–60 second podcast reads, plus event sponsorships (e.g., TDK Ventures for the April 2026 SF event). The newsletter is free to subscribers, and advertising and sponsorship are sold commercially.

In September 2023, StrictlyVC was acquired by Yahoo, Inc. — the parent of TechCrunch — and now operates as a subsidiary within Yahoo's media portfolio. Connie Loizos concurrently assumed the role of GM and Editor-in-Chief of TechCrunch, and StrictlyVC events are increasingly co-hosted with TechCrunch. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, structured as a Delaware LLC, and operates with a 1–10 employee team.

Name

StrictlyVC

Legal name

StrictlyVC, LLC

Website

https://strictlyvc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

StrictlyVC is a free daily email newsletter and events business covering the venture capital industry, founded in 2013 by Connie Loizos and acquired by Yahoo/TechCrunch in 2023, serving VCs, entrepreneurs, and corporate development executives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Capital and Startup Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Newsletters & Email-Based News Publishers (B2B/B2C) (MPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Venture capital newsletter
• Startup media
• VC industry events
• Tech industry podcasts
• Entrepreneur networking

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Newsletter Advertising: StrictlyVC's daily email newsletter reaches a diverse audience of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, fund managers, investors, lawyers, investment bankers, accountants, and corporate development executives. The company offers advertising opportunities including mid-roll podcast ads with a 45- to 60-second audio ad and a mention at the top of Friday's newsletter.
2. Event Sponsorship: Events feature sponsorship opportunities for companies like TDK Ventures. Companies can sponsor events to reach the StrictlyVC audience of VCs, entrepreneurs, and corporate development executives.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

StrictlyVC publishes a free daily email newsletter covering venture capital and startup news in Silicon Valley and beyond. It complements the newsletter with intimate in-person events featuring fireside chats with top VCs and entrepreneurs, a podcast (StrictlyVC Download), and video interviews. Revenue is generated through advertising and event sponsorships sold to companies seeking access to the venture ecosystem audience.

Product overview

StrictlyVC operates as a unified media platform offering four interconnected products: a free daily newsletter delivering VC and startup intelligence, in-person networking events featuring fireside chats with industry leaders, a podcast series (StrictlyVC Download), and video content with prominent venture capitalists. The company was acquired by Yahoo/TechCrunch in September 2023 and continues to serve investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate development professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• StrictlyVC Newsletter A free daily email newsletter focused on venture capital news, providing coverage of the VC scene in Silicon Valley and beyond, including emerging companies and individuals shaping technology and healthcare.
• StrictlyVC Events Intimate events featuring fireside chats with industry leaders and venture capital insiders, bringing together VCs, entrepreneurs, and corporate development executives for high-value networking.
• StrictlyVC Download Podcast A podcast featuring conversations with venture capitalists and industry leaders, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and BuzzSprout.
• StrictlyVC Videos Video interviews and conversations with prominent venture capitalists and technology leaders, including notable figures such as Sam Altman of OpenAI and Alfred Lin of Sequoia Capital.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• TDK VenturesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026TDK Ventures is sponsoring the StrictlyVC San Francisco event on April 30, 2026. The firm, which has backed 45 startups and three unicorns during President Nicolas Sauvage's tenure, is hosting and sponsoring the event which targets AI innovators and founders seeking funding or networking opportunities.
• TechCrunchcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2023TechCrunch, owned by Yahoo, acquired StrictlyVC in September 2023. The two entities now operate together, with StrictlyVC events often co-hosted by TechCrunch, such as the April 2026 San Francisco event at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TechCrunch: Sister publication under Yahoo since the September 2023 acquisition, covering startups and venture capital with a much broader scope. Directly comparable audience (VCs, founders, corporate development) and now shares the same parent and leader as StrictlyVC.
• Axios: Newsletter-first media company covering tech, business, and politics with high-engagement daily emails. Comparable in distribution format (daily email newsletters), B2B audience, and advertising-led monetization.
• Morning Brew: Leading daily business newsletter for professionals, with a similar advertising-driven model and event extensions (Morning Brew). Comparable format (daily email) and B2B audience, though broader than VC.
• Bloomberg Technology: Broad tech and VC coverage from a global financial news organization, including regular venture-deal reporting. Comparable institutional audience (VCs, corporate development, finance professionals) and competitive ad inventory for tech buyers.

Direct peers

• The Information: Subscription-based tech and VC news outlet with a similar premium, insider-focused editorial positioning. Comparable B2B audience of VCs, founders, and corporate executives, with a comparable beats-and-scoops editorial model.
• Fortune Term Sheet: Fortune's flagship daily VC and deals newsletter targeting fund managers, founders, and corporate executives. Direct peer in product (daily email covering VC deals) and audience, monetized through advertising and events.
• Crunchbase News: Editorial arm of Crunchbase covering venture funding rounds, startup profiles, and VC trends. Comparable VC/startup audience and editorial beat, with a similar focus on deal intelligence and fundraising news.
• PitchBook News & Analysis: Editorial coverage tied to PitchBook's VC/private-market data platform, serving fund managers, LPs, and corporate development teams. Directly comparable institutional VC audience and news-of-record positioning.
• Newcomer (Eric Newcomer): Independent subscription-based newsletter focused on the VC and tech industry, written by a veteran trade journalist. Direct peer as a VC-focused newsletter targeting the same professional audience.

Emerging players

• CB Insights: Research and intelligence platform covering private companies, VC activity, and tech markets. Comparable audience of corporate development executives and VCs, with overlapping editorial/news products and event programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StrictlyVC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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