The Art Of A Good Unicorn | In an era of 'dumb money', here's how VC funds can differentiate themselves
Hindustan TimesJune 2023 brought news that seemed to signal a shift in the dynamics of the venture capitalist world. A decade later, there are 102 venture-backed private companies valued at more than $1 billion and $24 billion in annual venture investment," said Lightspeed venture partner Bejul Somaia in a Twitter thread. At one point, you had large institutional funds dominating the VC scene, but over time individual investors launched their own funds, and micro-VCs and angel investors leveraged their expertise, networks, and personal capital to support startups. Two, VC funds could also offer value-add services to their portfolio companies, like mentorship programmes, access to industry connections, marketing support and operational guidance, amongst other services. Contributing to industry discussions, demonstrating expertise, and sharing valuable insights could help a VC fund become lucrative for startup founders who seek their guidance and investment.
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