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Sōzō Pulse
Every quarter, we survey different leaders at our portfolio companies on pressing issues. Our interactive data experience lets you explore the results in detail.
SURVEY
CFOs - Q2 2022
CFOs weigh in on inflation, talent, volatility, and more
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How companies feel about the state of the economy compared to a year ago
- More optimistic
- Less optimistic
- No change
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Factors companies believe will impact their business in 2022
- Inflation
- Rising interest rates
- Hiring/retention challenges
- Market volatility
- The financing environment
- Supply chain issues
- The war in Ukraine
- COVID-19
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How long will inflation last?
- 0-6 months
- 6-12 months
- 12-18 months
- 18-24 months
- 24+ months
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Market volatility's impact on the timing of fundraising plans
- Accelerated plans
- Slowed plans
- No change
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Market volatility’s impact on the size of the next fundraising round
- Plan to raise more
- Plan to raise less
- Plan to lean more on debt
- Plan to lean less on debt
- No change
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Expected timing of next fundraising round
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 2+ years
- N/A – Don't plan to raise new equity
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How companies adjusted business activities because of market volatility
- Slowed hiring or cut jobs
- Cut sales or marketing expenses
- Cut R&D expenses
- More careful spending on opex and capex
- N/A – Not adjusted
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Current market environment's impact on timing of a potential public offering
- No, our timing remains the same
- Yes, we will delay 6-12 months
- Yes, we will delay 12+ months
- Yes, but undefined how long we will delay
- N/A - No plan to enter public markets
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Do you expect cash compensation to increase more than usual in 2022?
- Yes
- No
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Do you expect equity compensation to increase more than usual in 2022?
- Yes
- No
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Drivers of increased compensation costs
- Inflation
- Competitive job market
- Increased exit timeline
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Adjustments companies are making due to higher compensation costs
- Raising additional capital
- Scaling back hiring plans
- Reducing investments in other areas
- Leaning more heavily on equity compensation
- None
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Companies that allow for employee liquidity before an exit
- Through company-sponsored liquidity events
- By allowing employees to sell in secondary markets
- Not yet, but we intend to before exit
- No
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