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A Venture Capital History Perspective From Jack Tankersley

Feld Thoughts

Michigan Cottage Cheese: Yoplait Yogurt. For many years preceding 1999, the 1982 vintage was known as the industry’s worst vintage year. American Home Video: Video Stores. The Aviation Group: Expedited small package delivery. JMB Realty: Real Estate Management company.

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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.