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Why Average VC Returns Don’t Really Matter

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The same is not true for venture capital of course, since the underlying startups VCs invest in aren’t publicly selling their equity. So the average returns of the venture industry don’t have a meaningful impact on either GPs or LPs, and in reality they probably have little direct impact on entrepreneurs.

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Where Do Venture Capital Dollars Actually Come From? This Visual Explains

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Most folks reading this will know that many startups were built in part with the help of venture capital. To better understand VC capital, let’s look more closely at the various types of institutions (LPs) and their raison d’etre : Pension Funds. Does any of this matter to entrepreneurs seeking investment from VCs?

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The Rise & Fall of Great Venture Firms [Part 2]

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First and foremost, it’s worth emphasizing that greatness as a VC firm is derived primarily from helping exceptional entrepreneurs build enduring companies. 1) Self-Awareness & Humility - These are of course virtues that transcend venture capital or even professional pursuits broadly.

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Ethos: What 'Blank Canvas' Means to NextView ? AGILEVC

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We love meeting entrepreneurs who take this blank canvas approach when thinking about disrupting markets. My partner David recently wrote about how investors tend to bring their own inherent biases (both good and bad) into pitch meetings with entrepreneurs. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC.

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The Rise & Fall of Great Venture Firms [Part 1] ? AGILEVC

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I happen to be fascinated by the history of the VC industry, and one of the things we discussed at a recent offsite are the common threads behind the rise and fall of great venture capital firms. Im a former Silicon Valley entrepreneur turned East Coast VC. Can’t wait for the next part. Read More ».

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The VC Shakeout: Are We There Yet?

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There are some obvious structural reasons why a shakeout in the venture capital industry takes a long time. The reality is that it wasn’t until the GEC (Global Economic Crisis, Great Recession, Credit Crunch, call it what you will) of late 2008 and early 2009 that the shakeout really began for venture capital.

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What Milestones Are Needed to Raise a Series A? ? AGILEVC

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For entrepreneurs seeking to build big companies on a rapid trajectory, raising larger scale venture capital rounds is likely a necessity at some point after the initial seed funding. For many entrepreneurs, even very savvy and experienced ones, this is a dissatisfying or even frustrating answer and I can appreciate that.