Cram Down Portfolio Reputation Startup 
Steve Blank
APRIL 26, 2022
Cram downs are back – and I’m keeping a list. At the turn of the century after the dotcom crash, startup valuations plummeted, burn rates were unsustainable, and startups were quickly running out of cash. Except, that is, for the bottom feeders of the Venture Capital business – investors who “ cram down ” their companies.
Growthink Blog
MAY 23, 2011
The angel then introduces the entrepreneur to his or her wealthy friends and business connections who, based on the good reputation of the referring angel, also invest. As a result, the VC will often block a portfolio company from harvesting a very attractive, but not home run, return. Venture capitalists Cut Tough Deals.
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