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.
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
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.
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.