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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. 3) GP’s Care About Absolute, Not Relative, Returns - Of course most GPs pay attention to the broader returns of the market, but at the end of the day absolute returns are what matter.

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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. There’s a wide range of intermediaries for venture capital and private equity investment, each with its own structure and business model. What Are These Intermediaries?

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

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I wouldn’t say we’re radically reinventing venture capital and there are many firms we respect who have been innovating recently in connecting a portfolio of startups into a network , taking a different approach to how to staff a VC firm , and even the pace of VC investing.

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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. So assuming a VC firm is able to fulfill its core mission with distinction, what are some factors that can make it great? And yes… great firms are self-confident too.

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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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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. AGILEVC My idle thoughts on tech startups. What Milestones Are Needed to Raise a Series A? August 12, 2011.