The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch cover image

20VC: Lessons from 32 Years of Fund Investing | Why Exits Will Be Larger & Funds Sizes Bigger | Top Reasons to Turn Down Potential Fund Investments | Fees, Carry, Deployment Pace; What Do LPs Inspect When Fund Investing with David Clark, CIO @ Vencap

The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

NOTE

Building Sustainable Standalone Businesses is Key for Long-term Success

The UK regulator blocking the merger of Figma and Adobe signals a challenge for tech giants to acquire new products easily. This indicates a shift towards companies viewing themselves as standalone entities rather than acquisition targets. By focusing on building durable and sustainable businesses, companies can increase their chances of going public. This trend may lead to fewer companies generating high returns in the venture market, emphasizing the importance of backing skilled managers who can identify, nurture, and exit successful investments.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner