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A Deep Dive into What Has Really Changed in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

Others believe that new business models are emerging that could replace venture capital all together. We have chosen to define “growth rounds” as rounds of $100 million or more but if you include deals of $50 million or more (traditional growth or mezzanine rounds) this accounts for 62% of the entire startup funding market.

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Think Your Start-up Is Venture Worthy? Think Again.

techcrunch.com

Researchers polled experts in lending, mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital and private businesses themselves. Been there Done that This is very depressing for all future founders, or even currently early stage founders. Especially since even Youtube is still struggling to try find a viable business model.