The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch cover image

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

20VC: Why We Are in a Bubble & Now is Frothier Than 2021 | Why $1M ARR is a BS Milestone for Series A | Why Seed Pricing is Rational & Large Seed Rounds Have Less Risk | Why Many AI Apps Have BS Revenue & Are Not Sustainable with Saam Motamedi @ Greylock

Jul 15, 2024
Saam Motamedi from Greylock discusses the frothy seed market, challenges in Series B pricing, and prioritizing founders over markets. He evaluates the current venture capital landscape, the bubble in AI investments, and the importance of data-driven decision-making in SaaS companies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Seed pricing is rational despite being at all-time highs, requiring a strategic evaluation of when to invest.
  • Series B investments are currently not profitable due to excessive pricing and market competition, necessitating a reassessment of viable assets.

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Overview of the Current Venture Landscape

Seed rounds for startups are reaching valuation ranges in the many tens of millions to over a hundred million dollars, showing a frothy Series B market. The podcast speaker emphasizes the competitive nature of venture capital and discusses the importance of investing in teams with potential to build significant companies.

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