Ben's Blog

MAY 24, 2021

There are a number of trends concerning IPOs and capital formation to note: First, the raw number of IPOs has declined significantly: From 1980-2000, the US averaged roughly 300 IPOs per year; from 2001-2016, the average fell to 108 per year. 44% 2001-2019 13.7% First, as the below chart shows, IPO pops are not a new phenomenon.

SEC 36

SEC Accredited Investor IPO Technical Review 36

David Teten

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Leading Late-Stage Technology Investors’ Portfolio by Geography, 2001-1Q2010. Battery & Sequoia data only include late stage/growth equity deals. Summit Partners and TA Associates have leveraged their origination programs to move into later stage buyouts. Notes: Only for IT & related sectors.

Private Equity 114

Private Equity Venture Capital Technical Review Equity 114

thebarefootvc

MARCH 8, 2012

I talked about creative disruption and how many significant companies would be formed as a result of this (not dissimilar to what I saw in Silicon Valley while investing post 2001 crash). Startups are not immune to globalization and can accelerate growth if thinking globally from launch.

Silicon Valley 69

Silicon Valley Ghana Venture Capital India 69