The Best Venture Capitalists
A. Metrick & A. Yasuda, VENTURE CAPITAL AND THE FINANCE OF INNOVATION, p. 72, Wiley, March 2021
16 Pages Posted: 6 Oct 2010 Last revised: 20 Jul 2021
Date Written: March 1, 2021
Abstract
This paper is Chapter 5 of the textbook, "Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation." The focal point of the chapter is a subjective listing of 14 “top-tier” VC firms, based upon historical investment performance, success in seed/first VC round investments in unicorns, and IPO exit rate. The list provides an opportunity to discuss the history, performance, and strategies of some top VC firms.
Keywords: Venture Capital, Top-tier VC
JEL Classification: G24
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