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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The emergence of venture capital firms in the 1940s and 1950s marked the beginning of a recognizable venture funding structure, with significant returns on early investments.

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03/09/18

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Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The 1980s saw a boom in venture capital, driven by increased institutional investment and the realization of high returns in the sector.

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.

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The number of significant venture capital firms that have emerged in the last 30 years is very limited, with only a few breaking through to become top-tier.

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The 1990s experienced a massive influx of capital into venture capital, with AUM skyrocketing from $12 billion to $220 billion in just four years.

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The venture capital industry has had to restructure to accommodate the changing market, focusing on the needs of founders who require different support than what was traditionally offered.

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The venture capital industry has had to restructure to accommodate the changing market, focusing on the needs of founders who require different support than what was traditionally offered.

Y Combinator Cast

03/09/18

@ Y Combinator

The history of venture capital is essential to understanding current trends, as many patterns repeat over decades.

a16z Cast

04/29/25

@ a16z

The venture capital industry has undergone a significant structural transformation over the last 15 years, which we predicted and have been discussing for a long time.

Marc Andreessen

06/11/25

@ Uncapped with Jack Altman

The venture capital industry has evolved significantly, moving from a focus on tool companies to a landscape where successful companies often disrupt entire industries directly.