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

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1) Self-Awareness & Humility - These are of course virtues that transcend venture capital or even professional pursuits broadly. In the midst of the internet & telecom meltdown at the beginning of the 2000s, as a firm CRV realized there were insufficient opportunities to profitably invest $1.2B.

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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. But we strive and aspire to build a firm that will excel and be around for awhile.

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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. But these five tenets can help internet / software entrepreneurs increase their prospects. AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups.