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Liquidity

E12: Redpoint Ventures and Stepstone Group on VC Deployment, M&A, and Google's AI Strategy

Apr 19, 2024
Logan Bartlett, Hunter Somerville, and Jason Calacanis discuss fundraising indicators, secondary markets, and Google's investment in AI. They touch on the challenges of venture capital, importance of liquidity, and competition in the AI ecosystem.
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  • Venture capital landscape is evolving with diverse fundraising outcomes for different funds.
  • GP's strategic decisions extend beyond capital deployment to governance and board involvement.

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Trend in Fundraising in Venture Capital

Venture capital firms are experiencing a shifting landscape in fundraising, with varying outcomes for different types of funds. Platform brands with a strong reputation are attracting significant allocations from domestic and international investors, benefiting from a high-quality vintage year and favorable innovation cycles. However, smaller emerging managers face challenges in securing investments for their initial funds due to limited attention from allocators.

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