Equity The Equity crew predicts we'll see a lot less VCs in 2024
Dec 29, 2023
The hosts dive into their annual predictions, reflecting on last year's forecasts with a mix of humor and insight. Highlighting potential trends, they discuss the dwindling venture capital landscape and the expected rise in tech layoffs. Self-driving cars face scrutiny as investment declines, while AI remains a hot topic for meaningful innovation. The evolving media landscape shifts towards subscription models, and the venture capital sector braces for significant changes ahead.
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VC Partner Exodus
- Many venture capital partners will leave the industry.
- This is due to the changing investment landscape and shrinking returns.
VC Downsizing
- Many VC funds have downsized, retaining only partners.
- Emerging manager and smaller funds may face more challenges next year.
VC Fund Size and Partner Count
- Smaller venture capital funds mean less money for fees and investments.
- Having fewer partners lowers costs and ensures sufficient capital for each partner.