Genuine VC

MARCH 16, 2015

It’s just one data point, but it certainly makes the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014 feel anything but dormant. And, of course, the larger growth rounds just haven’t happened yet since the startups aren’t mature enough to warrant 8-figure capital raises.

Cofounder 100

Cofounder Stealth Warrant Venture Capital 100

Genuine VC

JULY 22, 2012

In the past few weeks, we’ve seen extremely positive headlines about the surge in VC fundings like “ Venture Capital Hits Highest Level Since Dot-Com Bubble.” invested in startups during the second quarter of 2012 (the highest in a decade!) The two largest funds this past quarter (NEA and IVP) raised over a $1B in capital each.

Venture Capital 164

Venture Capital Aggregator Portfolio Search 164

Genuine VC

MARCH 26, 2012

The exit markets, along with the overfunding of the VC asset-class, have significantly contributed to poor returns that venture capital experienced during the 2000’s. Many of formerly rich acquirers like AOL and Yahoo have long since faded past their heyday, and their appetite for acquisitions has subsided along with it.

Acquisition 128

Acquisition Internet IPO Venture Capital 128

Genuine VC

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

For example, it’s much more prevalent today in 2012 to have been a tactical internet marketer for the past five years whereas in in 2007 is just wasn’t. And so that second cohort of thirty-something entrepreneurs is just now emerging as a solid group because there have been places for the internet skillset to develop.

Boston 206

Boston Internet Entrepreneur .Net 206

Genuine VC

MARCH 26, 2012

The exit markets, along with the overfunding of the VC asset-class, have significantly contributed to poor returns that venture capital experienced during the 2000’s. Many of formerly rich acquirers like AOL and Yahoo have long since faded past their heyday, and their appetite for acquisitions has subsided along with it.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Internet IPO Venture Capital 100