As recently as three years ago, the natural progression from seed to exit [either IPO or acquisition] was three to five years. That window is now 18 to 36 months. Companies can get to market faster and they have the money to do it. -Kirk Walden

 

As recently as three years ago, the natural progression from seed to exit [either IPO or acquisition] was three to five years. That window is now 18 to 36 months. Companies can get to market faster and they have the money to do it.


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As recently as three years ago, the natural progression from seed to exit [either IPO or acquisition] was three to five years. That window is now 18 to 36 months. Companies can get to market faster and they have the money to do it.

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I can barely find a[n industry] category that doesn't have a significant technology component.

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Venture capitalists are taking a longer view of that industry sector; they're willing to wait longer for an exit because they're getting in early. They have to be both willing to take risks and willing to be patient. -Kirk Walden
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It's still Internet related. It has just rotated where the money is spent.

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