by Larry Scheinfeld | Mar 6, 2018 | Larry Scheinfeld
As with most relationships, the one between a venture capitalist and a CEO is, well, complicated. While the similarities between business and personal partnerships have not gone unnoticed—namely the need for communication, respect, trust, and shared vision—it’s also...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Jan 19, 2018 | Venture Capital
When we think of venture capitalists, we typically think of well-heeled entrepreneurs who have already made their fortunes sliding directly into the role of General Partner. Or we think of very wealthy people starting funds on their own. Of all the myths around...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Oct 10, 2017 | Larry Scheinfeld, Venture Capital
As the Internet continues to streamline the process of starting a business, opportunities for new entrepreneurs have multiplied. Of course, the rate of failure remains high, but the risks associated with financing a new business can now be spread out among an ever...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Aug 13, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology, Venture Capital
Planning and executing the transfer of power from one generation of VC managers to the next, a process known as succession, has been described as one of the biggest problems confronting VC firms today. Many of the leaders in this industry have spent years, if not...
by Larry Scheinfeld | Aug 7, 2016 | Larry Scheinfeld, News, Technology, Venture Capital
According to a new study by PitchBook, early-stage startups are having trouble raising funds as billion-dollar unicorns receive more venture capital than ever before. In the second quarter of 2016, billion-dollar companies like Snapchat and Uber received $8.78...