Why are seed stage companies taking money from multi-stage funds when there are a ton of small focused funds able to provide more focused and tailored assistance? There seems to be a level of capture by the larger firms that is not positive for the ecosystem and a creating a breakdown in the hierarchy that served it well in the past as these mega firms gobble capital.
branding, also idea that these firms can support them from start to finish with plenty of capital but may not realize the level of roll up your sleeves work may be less from these firms as they have to focus on the larger portfolio investments
Why are seed stage companies taking money from multi-stage funds when there are a ton of small focused funds able to provide more focused and tailored assistance? There seems to be a level of capture by the larger firms that is not positive for the ecosystem and a creating a breakdown in the hierarchy that served it well in the past as these mega firms gobble capital.
branding, also idea that these firms can support them from start to finish with plenty of capital but may not realize the level of roll up your sleeves work may be less from these firms as they have to focus on the larger portfolio investments