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The Tiger Global Memo: From Sequoia Capital to Benchmark and Thrive: The World's Best on the Rise of Tiger Global

Feb 23, 2022

In this insightful discussion, Doug Leone, a partner at Sequoia Capital, explores the rapid ascent of Tiger Global in the venture capital world. He emphasizes the need for a shift in venture terminology, contemplates the enduring craft of venture alongside rising competitors, and analyzes the impact of hedge funds entering the space. Insights from other VC leaders like Bill Gurley and Michael Eisenberg highlight the challenges of increased competition and the strategic advantages of substantial capital in today's evolving market. This conversation unpacks the future landscape of investment.

20:00

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Doug Leone

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Intro

3min

Navigating the Venture Capital Landscape

8min

Investment Strategies in Venture Capital

4min

The Shifting Dynamics of Technology Investing

2min

The Future of Venture Capital: Evolving Strategies and Essential Tools

4min

Tiger Global are one of the most discussed venture firms on the planet. With a deal cadence and capital deployment speed that is unmatched, they have made their mark on the venture landscape like no other over the last 24 months. Today we are joined by leaders from Sequoia, Benchmark, Thrive Capital, General Atlantic, GGV and Aleph to discuss the rise of Tiger and how it impacts the venture ecosystem.

In Today’s Episode on Tiger Global You Will Learn:

1.) Doug Leone: Sequoia Capital

Why we need to change the words when use in venture? Why we need to get rid of "the game"?
How does the rise of Tiger compare to the rise of prior entrants with the same approach?
Why does Doug believe that the craft of venture will persist despite these new entrants?

2.) Bill Gurley: Benchmark Capital

How does Bill analyse the change in late stage venture today?
What are the main drivers of the increased competition in late stage venture?
Why does Bill get concerned not by Tiger but how others respond to Tiger's model?
How does Bill analyse the entry of hedge funds and PE funds into traditional venture models?

3.) Michael Eisenberg: Aleph

How does Michael think about the "weaponisation of capital"?
What are the significant benefits for a fund of having more capital than their competitors?
How does this capital advantage change in boom and bust times?

4.) Anton Levy: General Atlantic

Why does Anton believe that funds are leveraging their assets more efficiently than ever?
How does Anton approach the mindset of AUM scaling without lowering returns?
Why does Anton never want to compete on price?
How does GA think about competing in a world of Tiger and hedge funds investing in tech?

5.) Hans Tung: GGV

Why did Hans always believe the model to look at moving forward was Tiger?
Why does Tiger's business model allow them structural and financial advantages over their competitors?
What does Hans make of the data network effects of Tiger with their strategy?

6.) Kareem Zaki: Thrive Capital

Why does Kareem think Tiger's approach makes absolute sense?
Why does Kareem believe so many in venture like to try and discredit the Tiger model?
How does Tiger's approach differ to Thrive's?