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The Changing Structure of the VC Industry

Both Sides of the Table

At the other end of the spectrum large funds have gotten even larger in the past few years which has massively increased the amount of consolidation in our industry as 66% of LP money into venture is now concentrated in late-stage or full-cycle VCs. Why is this? This is a structural shift in our industry few have talked about publicly.

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How to Develop Your Fund Raising Strategy

Both Sides of the Table

In the era of social networks, LinkedIn, Facebook messaging, Quora and email addresses that are easily guessable, it’s easy to think that maybe you should just approach a VC directly. But if you’re looking for something differentiated in your portfolio I think we’d be a great fit. They seem so reachable.

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Soundbites from the Future – 2013

Start Up Blog

It was anti-social in nature. Recent growth in digital social networks has served as a reminder on what differentiates our species. Maybe it is the soft crackle of an LP record that has enabled vinyl LP sales to increase year on year for the past 19. Our desire to collaborate and connect.

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