Liquidity

E5: Mark Suster and Samir Kaji on the 2024 Venture Market, IPOS, and Secondaries

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Feb 17, 2024
Discussions on the 2024 venture market, secondary sales by VCs, IPOS, strip sales, continuation funds, and early stage fintech. Insights on firms like IVP and Kleiner Perkins, mistakes GPs make with LPs, and top recent investments in AI, healthcare, and defense technology.
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INSIGHT

Venture Market Reset

  • IVP raising a smaller fund signals renewed, but cautious, confidence in the venture market.
  • Series B and C valuations are down, but company discipline and financial fitness are better.
ADVICE

Right-Sizing Funds

  • Venture funds determine their target size based on LP market supply and their strategy.
  • They also consider the market and responsible deployment of capital.
ANECDOTE

Increased LP Diligence

  • Jason Calacanis experienced increased diligence from LPs during fundraising, including calls to portfolio founders.
  • This indicates a healthier market where investors are more discerning.
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