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Upfront Ventures Raises > $650 Million for Startups and Returns > $600 Million to LPs

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2021 saw phenomenal returns for our industry and it topped off more than a decade of unprecedented VC growth. Since 2021, Upfront returned more than $600 million to LPs and returned more than $1 billion since 2018. Some investors may have succeeded with this strategy but at Upfront we decided to stay in our lane.

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What Does the Post Crash VC Market Look Like?

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Should SaaS companies trade at a 24x Enterprise Value (EV) to Next Twelve Month (NTM) Revenue multiple as they did in November 2021? But it will be patiently deployed, waiting for a cohort of founders who aren’t artificially clinging to 2021 valuation metrics. By 2021 we had to write a $3.5m

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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands

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— Most (@Most) October 20, 2021. But Sarandos doubled down on his defense of the special, writing an internal email that “content on screen doesn’t directly translate to real-world harm.” — Dana Herlihey (@danaherlihey) October 20, 2021. brb walking out. NetflixWalkout.

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How long can Zuckerberg afford to bankroll the AR/VR market?

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I’ve been writing quite a bit about crypto lately, and this week I dug into a particularly interesting facet of the industry called DAOs. ” my colleague Aisha notes. Crypto startups are making it easier to build crypto clubs. “ Crypto investment starts 2022 with a roar.

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8 Keys To Personal Self-Fulfillment In Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Before you start your business, think hard about your vision for fulfillment, and write it down. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/20/2021. Don’t wait for a crisis to decide what is important. Not only is this approach painful, but it’s hard to think straight when you are down.

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Ghost appears with new funding, marketplace to match buyers with unsold products

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Josh Kaplan and Dee Murthy, both founder and co-CEO of the Los Angeles–based company, started Ghost in 2021 after previously working together at Four Five Group, a men’s apparel business. She went on to write, “Dee and Josh are the exact right team to tackle it.

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5 Ways Crowdfunding Is Not A Panacea For New Ventures

Startup Professionals Musings

In reality, crowdfunding has become a major startup funding vehicle, expected to reach $114 billion globally by 2021, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Startups need to build a large passionate group of fans before the campaign. It’s not easy money, so expect to work harder than you ever have.

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