Analysis

January 25, 2019

“VCs too often pressure investments to grow at all costs”

Overly optimistic valuations from VCs can lead to undue pressure on startups, which is helpful for no-one, argues Nic Brisbourne.


Nic Brisbourne

5 min read

This is an incredible time to be an entrepreneur. The venture capital industry is investing record amounts and it’s no coincidence that the five most valuable companies in the world started life as venture-backed startups.

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