Shift in Venture Capital Market and the Rise of Private Equity

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This chapter explores the changing landscape of the venture capital market, with a focus on rising interest rates and their impact on startup valuations. It discusses the shift towards a private equity model and the reasons behind investors changing their tactics.

Radical libertarian economist, Javier Milei, has won Argentina’s presidential elections, investors are shaking up the venture capital market by raising money to buy out start-ups, and Bangladesh is struggling to keep the lights on after going all-in on liquefied natural gas.

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Radical libertarian Javier Milei elected president of Argentina

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