60 big things: Scandals, scooters and the year that was in VC

It's been a long year. When the calendar page turned to 2018, Theranos still existed. Uberwas still the most valuable VC-backed company in the world. There were a lot fewer unicorns. Blue Apron still seemed like a decent investment. And the idea of scooters becoming a mass mode of urban transportation still seemed ridiculous. Well, maybe that last part's the same.

The point is, there's been a lot to keep track of in the world of VC, from the trials and travails of established industry giants to the booms and busts of up-and-comers looking to achieve that startup holy grail: disruption.