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Kofi Ampadu

05/06/25

@ a16z

Venture capitalists can offer substantial capital, assist with hiring executives, and provide operational support, but they require significant equity and expect rapid growth to generate returns.

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What’s the Right Way to Fund Your Startup? | TxO Start Up Hotline

05/06/25

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Kofi Ampadu

05/06/25

@ a16z

Venture capital is funding from professional investment firms in exchange for equity, suitable for businesses with significant growth potential that need substantial cash to grow quickly.

Dalton Caldwell

10/23/24

@ Y Combinator

Venture Capitalists (VCs) invest small amounts of money to acquire equity in startups, hoping that a few will grow large enough to cover the losses from unsuccessful investments.

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

In venture capital, the leaders of firms often push for taking more risks, as the potential for high returns outweighs the risks of failure.

Kofi Ampadu

05/06/25

@ a16z

Angel investors often have experience in high-growth startups and can provide flexible terms and quick investment decisions, but they take equity and may have strong opinions about the business.

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

Some businesses genuinely require upfront capital to succeed, and venture capital can provide that necessary funding when other options are limited.

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The current era of venture capital is characterized by a need for power, as startups require strong backing to succeed in a competitive landscape.

Reid Hoffman

07/08/22

@ Greylock

Having strong venture capitalists on your board can help facilitate and support necessary pivots, ensuring alignment and reducing indecision.

Y Combinator Cast

02/06/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to understand that raising venture capital is a business transaction, not a personal one; investors expect a return on their investment based on the potential for profit.

a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

Venture capital is unique in that top firms tend to remain dominant for decades, as the best entrepreneurs prefer to work with the best VCs.