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Has VC Become So Big It Must Be Disrupted?

Tomasz Tunguz

The key question he poses is: has the industry become so large that it needs to be disrupted? It’s a thought provoking question and a good opportunity to ask for feedback on how we can imrove. 2018 and 2019 exceeded the heady days of 2000 in terms of dollars deployed. First, venture capital has become much bigger.

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Hockey Stick Growth Explained

Feedough

Today, disruption is rather slow-paced. Startups are known to disrupt the markets, and this disruption usually ends up in developing totally new demand for its offerings. Such demand and other metrics of a disruptive startup, when represented in the form of a graph, form a shape of a hockey stick.

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Asset Management Is a Peculiar Industry Ripe for Disruption

David Teten VC

Hedge funds on average have underperformed on a net of fees basis in both US equities and bonds since 2000. Large hedge funds over time hit liquidity limits and start impacting market pricing when they trade, losing their ability to exploit arbitrage opportunities. The HFRI Index returned 18.3% annually over the last twenty years.

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8 factors to consider when fundraising during a downturn

TechCrunch

I have experienced two major financial disruptions in my career: the bubble burst in 2000 and the financial crisis of 2008. Markets have reacted, and valuation multiples for both public and private companies have been heavily compromised, leaving growth investors in fear of losing the opportunity to secure targeted returns.

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The Coming Zombie Startup Apocalypse

This is going to be BIG.

Most internet opportunities were of modest scale – often worth pursuing – but not usually worth taking public. It took the NASDAQ fifteen years to get back to it''s March 2000 peak--and I think that it''s possible we''re looking ahead at the same kind of period, but one without the huge trough. They''ll be around 10 years from now.

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How Understanding Multigenerational Workforces Can Make You a Better Leader

StartupNation

Generation Y (1981-2000) = 35%. While traditionalists only comprise 2% of today’s workforce, employers should still support the few who remain by providing stability and ample opportunities to contribute. Hosting company events, team happy hours and celebrating special occasions can offer opportunities for collaborative growth.

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Boulevard Named to GGV Capital’s 2023 SMBTech 50

American Entrepreneurship

are responsible for 44% of the country’s GDP, roughly half of its employment opportunities, and over $180 billion in annual technology spending. According to McKinsey & Company , the more than 30 million small businesses in the U.S. Focused on multi-stage, sector-focused investments, GGV manages $9.2 billion in investments across the U.S.,