Genuine VC

MARCH 26, 2012

Over the past decade, VCs have been lamenting about the poor state of the IPO markets and that the number of real potential acquirers for consumer internet startups has dwindled down to a handful, if that. That optimism, even, can extend beyond the IPO markets to M&A as well.

Acquisition 128

Acquisition Internet IPO Venture Capital 128

Genuine VC

MARCH 26, 2012

Over the past decade, VCs have been lamenting about the poor state of the IPO markets and that the number of real potential acquirers for consumer internet startups has dwindled down to a handful, if that. That optimism, even, can extend beyond the IPO markets to M&A as well.

Acquisition 100

Acquisition Internet IPO Venture Capital 100

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

But the most meaningful of companies which are on the path towards an IPO invest in human capital ahead of the anticipation of enhanced resulting cash-flow. Of course with technology-enabled startups, the goal s of a company are not to add employees. In fact, hiring is only done when it’s out of necessity.

Estonia 130

Estonia Startup Distribution Chicago 130

Genuine VC

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

But the most meaningful of companies which are on the path towards an IPO invest in human capital ahead of the anticipation of enhanced resulting cash-flow. Of course with technology-enabled startups, the goal s of a company are not to add employees. In fact, hiring is only done when it’s out of necessity.

Estonia 100

Estonia Startup Distribution Chicago 100