These days, a closely watched phenomenon is the growth and diversification of Andreessen Horowitz, one of the most prominent venture capital firms in Silicon Valley. Not only is it hiring new partners and employees by the dozens, but it is also expanding its approach to the market, going well beyond the usual artisanal approach of early-day venture capitalists.
Opinion
October 13, 2021
US VCs are becoming modern-day investment banks. Can Europe compete?
US VCs are adopting diverse funding strategies and offerings for their companies, just like investment banks.
5 min read
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Nicolas Colin is cofounder of VC firm The Family. He writes a regular column for Sifted

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