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The end or the beginning? Thoughts on the current startup environment

This is going to be BIG.

Valuations. There are a ton of companies being funded at $500+ million valuations--seriously limiting exit opportunities. Many of the private companies like AirBnb, Dropbox, and Square and that have been rumored to have big valuations are real, growing businesses. Are their valuations justified?

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Market Truths

thebarefootvc

On the heels of macroeconomic data that showed strong fundamentals in the US, along with overtures from China to slow its downturn, the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 3.9% Pay attention to who you’re taking money from and aim for a reasonable valuation. Don’t be penny wise, pound foolish.

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Market Truths

thebarefootvc

On the heels of macroeconomic data that showed strong fundamentals in the US, along with overtures from China to slow its downturn, the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 3.9% Pay attention to who you’re taking money from and aim for a reasonable valuation. Don’t be penny wise, pound foolish.

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Market Truths

thebarefootvc

On the heels of macroeconomic data that showed strong fundamentals in the US, along with overtures from China to slow its downturn, the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 3.9% Pay attention to who you’re taking money from and aim for a reasonable valuation. Don’t be penny wise, pound foolish.

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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

Yes, it’s true that FOMO (fear of missing out) is driving some irrational behavior and valuations amongst uber competitive deals and well-financed VCs. In 1998 it was 150 million, 1999 250 million and by 2000 it had crossed 350 million. I’ve written in detail about that in this post, “ On Bubbles, And Why We’ll Be Just Fine.”.

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The Playbook for Scale Up Nation

Seeing Both Sides

of the world’s population — has more companies listed on the NASDAQ than any country in the world save the United States and China. There are also American executives who have experience working with startups with R&D in India, China, and Israel. For good reason: A tiny country of only 8 million people — 0.1%

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US Economic Risks (Sept 2010): Impact on Investors & Entrepreneurs

Both Sides of the Table

While not 1999 all over again but I am observing first-hand the signs of funding frenzy. VC funding is definitely back from the constipation that was 2009 replete with frothy valuations chasing dreams of the next Facebook, Groupon or Zynga. VCs get paid to “put money to work.&#. I know not everybody agrees.