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Nic Brisbourne’s view from London on venture capital and exploiting change in technology and media
European venture increasingly favours hi-risk, hi-return investments
Started by brisbourne · 6 months ago
Posted by mobile phone:This is from the latest Go4Venture report (no link because I’m on my Blackberry);
*The market is increasingly driven by larger deals, with 22 transactions of more than EUR 20mn in 2007, compared to 15 in 2006 and 2005, and only 5 in 2004. This ref ... Continue reading »
*The market is increasingly driven by larger deals, with 22 transactions of more than EUR 20mn in 2007, compared to 15 in 2006 and 2005, and only 5 in 2004. This ref ... Continue reading »
1 year ago
Well, to me this doesn't sound very much like a daring behaviour. I know this should be put more into context but I'd very appreciate your honest reality check about all these nice words being said lately in the UK VC scene.
Best,
Fabio
1 year ago
In a situation like yours you need to find a VC who strongly believes that your solution of the problem will win out. Trying to think about how we would look at your situation I can see us making an investment if the supporting partner stood up and said there are a number of potential solutions in the market, but this one WILL WIN because of X, Y and Z. If the support for your solution was more equivocal it would be difficult.
As individuals making investments we need to feel sure, whilst acknowledging that we might be wrong.
Hope that helps.
best,
Nic
1 year ago
By definition a problem with many possible solutions (unproven if it wasn't enough) is a minefield and uncertainty reigns (otherwise why being 'scared' to invest?).
Therefore it turns to be a sales pitch more than everything else... Clearly I'm a bit exaggerating, however it's nice to know your point of view so that we will be able to tailor our pitch considering this added complexity as well.
Fabio