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Confessions Of A VC: Crap – Why I Passed On Uber’s Seed Round

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Two hundred and fifty thousand would have netted my firm more than one billion dollars. A VC has done their job when their funds include enough great companies to generate an industry-leading outcome. Thus, while it is painful for a great investment to pass you by, the pain is wistful, not acute. If so, not a great fit.

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Roping in the Legal Eagles

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As outlined in Beware the Consultant , be wary when selecting a professional services firm. Like most mature markets, the legal profession is highly segmented with respect to the services provided and markets served. Even so, the majority of firms focus on servicing well-established BDC’s.