Will Rising Treasury Yields Pressure Startup Valuations Next Quarter?

CNBC reported that a chief investment officer warned rising U.S. bond yields could derail the stock rally. Higher Treasury yields lift discount rates, compress equity valuations, and raise borrowing costs tied to SOFR and prime. Venture-backed startups face pricier venture debt with more warrants and tighter covenants, while equity rounds can turn flat or down as public comps reset. IPO timing may slip as investors favor cash-generative companies, shifting boards toward runway extensions and selective M&A. Corporate treasury teams are moving more cash into short-term Treasury bills and government money market funds to earn yield with liquidity. Founders are watching the Federal Reserve's policy path, inflation data, labor reports, and Treasury issuance, since moves in the 2-year and 10-year Treasurys shape financing conditions and exit windows.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.