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What’s Really Going on in the VC Industry? What Does it Mean for Startups?

Both Sides of the Table

The VC industry grew dramatically as a result of the Internet bubble - Before the Internet bubble the people who invested in VC funds (called LPs or Limited Partners) put about $50 billion into the industry and by 2001 this had grown precipitously to around $250 billion. VC will shrink. Oh yes it will.

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VC Evolution: Physician, Scale Thyself.

500hats.com

Or, as my friend Marc Andreessen might say, Software Eats the Private Equity World. While a flood of new VCs came into existence during the late 90’s internet boom, many had difficulty raising new funds after the crashes of 2000-2001 and 2008 , and as a result significantly fewer fund managers exist now compared to a decade ago.

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How Israel and the Arab World Connect Through Technology

David Teten

I also suggest look at the UAE-Israel Technology & Finance Community/Mailing List. Amelia Investments – “Amelia Investments is a private equity fund creating economic opportunities throughout the Middle East region. Siraj Fund Management Company (SFMC) is the first Palestinian private equity fund manager.

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