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A Venture Capital History Perspective From Jack Tankersley

Feld Thoughts

Instead, the driver was the 1983 bull market. Put a willing and forgiving exit market following any investment period and you get spectacular returns. There are five key risks in any deal: Market, Product (a/k/a technology), Management, Business Model, and Capital. This isn’t correct either. A good example is Symantec.

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Go early, go late, or go home

BeyondVC

After having returned from vacation last week, I had the chance to reflect on the current venture and investing market. I see this as a trend that will only accelerate in the next few years as you have venture funds, LBO shops, and even hedge funds get into the tech buyout action.

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Planning for a Harvest - Startups and angels: Along the way to success

Tim Keane

After the idea/product/service is built, and the market mapped, the company begins to grow. And in businesses that are not on a "harvest path," this system, (combined with a constantly updated market map) should work well for a long time, potentially providing a lot of positive cash flow for the company and its owners.

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