1/ The "age of transparency" is reshaping the venture game to the benefit of founders (finally). A thread

2/ Market transparency = real.

Data tools widely used w/ some players investing heavily in their infrastructure (e.g. @eqtventures, @Coatuemgmt).

--> Outliers are immediately identified
--> Non-linear valuation increases.
--> Pre-emptive rounds prevalent.

3/ Reputation transparency = real.

Founder feedback networks are efficient.
Reputation platforms v3 look promising ( @VCGuideHQ, @Landscape_vc)
Individual investor brands can finally shine

--> partner before firm
--> rise of the solo GP

4/
Venture investing used to be about "picking"; now it's about "getting picked". Founders are increasingly in the driver's seat, which is at it should be.

If you suck, there's nowhere to hide.