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Assertion Supported
Half to two-thirds of venture capital managers lose money
“In most asset classes, a third to a quarter of managers lose money. In venture, that, that could be, depending on the vintage, that could be half, two-thirds of the managers.”
Alex Bangash Jul 20, 2016 ▶ 11:17 20VC: Why The Whole Industry Is Backward Looking, The Best Funds Are Entrepreneur Led and Venture Is All About Access with Alex Bangash, Founder @ Trusted Insight
Prediction Not checkable as stated
AngelList-style platforms will become some of the top venture managers
“So we think some of the best managers, which I will actually be platforms like AngelList.”
Alex Bangash Jul 20, 2016 ▶ 11:38 20VC: Why The Whole Industry Is Backward Looking, The Best Funds Are Entrepreneur Led and Venture Is All About Access with Alex Bangash, Founder @ Trusted Insight
Insight
Top-performing small venture capital funds should target 5x to 10x net returns
“My thinking is that if a smaller fund is worthy to be invested in they should have a shot at five to 10 X.”
Alex Bangash Jul 20, 2016 ▶ 19:19 20VC: Why The Whole Industry Is Backward Looking, The Best Funds Are Entrepreneur Led and Venture Is All About Access with Alex Bangash, Founder @ Trusted Insight
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