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.


Nicolas Colin

5 min read

Burbidge was a year below famed investor Marc Andreessen at college.

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.

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Nicolas Colin

Nicolas Colin is cofounder of VC firm The Family. He writes a regular column for Sifted

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