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The Changing Structure of the VC Industry

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15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. The VC market has right-sized (returned back to mid 90′s levels & less competition). ” Stated simply – if you seed funded Uber at $4.5m

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More investors are betting on virtual influencers like Lil Miquela

TechCrunch LA

Betaworks is betting on the content studio aspect through companies like SuperPlastic , a new startup launched by Paul Budnitz, the founder of the alternative social network ello and Budnitz Bicycles. Budnitz is perhaps best known for Kidrobot , a manufacturer of branded collectibles and toys for adults and kids everywhere.

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What Most People Don’t Understand About How Startup Companies are Valued

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I recently survey more than 150 VC friends from all stages and geographies what they thought about the market by asking “Which of the following statements best describes your mood heading into 2016?” I’ll spare you the math and point out that this means we funded 0.104% of the market. In short – no.

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