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Misaligned Incentives Between GPs and Founders with Altimeter's Jamin Ball | E2045

This Week in Startups

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The Shifting Dynamics of Startup M&A

This chapter explores the declining activity in startup mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing the impact of over-capitalization by venture capitalists on potential exits. The speakers analyze the valuation discrepancies between private and public markets and their implications for startups, particularly those struggling to reach significant revenue milestones. Additionally, the conversation addresses the misalignment of incentives between venture capital firms and founders, and the broader challenges facing the ecosystem amid changing market dynamics.

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