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E2: Series A valuations, M&A, and MANG with Jason Shuman and Raja Doddala
Feb 9, 2024
57:37
Today’s show:
David Weisburd hosts Jason Shuman, Raja Doddala, and Jason Calacanis to dive into 2024 startup valuation trends, insights on how VCs can secure great deals in a competitive market, a detailed look at secondary deals, and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Jason Shuman, Raja Doddala Jason Calacanis to dive into the world of VCs, LPs and GPs (00:45) A look at the encouraging trends in startup valuations as we head into 2024 (4:13) Delving into the intricacies of current valuation methods and key aspects investors should be cautious about (8:00) Examining the balance of demand and supply in the seed funding stage of new startups (12:39) Insights on how venture capitalists can secure the most sought-after deals in today's competitive market (19:12) Discussion about M.A.N.G., a rising player in the venture capital scene (25:39) Exploring the unique and often controversial practice of round-tripping in the venture capital industry (31:40) A detailed look at Lexington's successful raising of $22.7 million in secondary investments (37:38) Benchmark for when to consider selling out of positions (43:34) Approaches to portfolio construction and follow-on investments (52:40) Observing the recent increase in mergers and acquisitions activity within the industry
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Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp
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Check out Churchill Asset Management here: https://www.churchillam.com/
Check out Primary Ventures here: https://www.primary.vc/
Check out David’s other podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCncFI0XEvTu7k4er6BgVN9g
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Follow at:
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https://twitter.com/JasonrShuman
https://twitter.com/rdoddala
https://twitter.com/DWeisburd
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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dweisburd
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajadoddala
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonshuman/
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Great 2023 interviews: Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland
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Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis
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Follow TWiST:
Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin
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