http://theequitykicker.disqus.com/Nic Brisbourne’s view from London on venture capital and exploiting change in technology and mediaenFri, 05 Oct 2007 07:14:56 -0000http://www.theequitykicker.com/2007/10/04/exit-climate-for-consumer-internet-to-remain-benign/#comment-4455745<p>When it comes to big companies I guess fear and greed are never too distant from any big decision. Unfortunately.</p>nicFri, 05 Oct 2007 07:14:56 -0000http://www.theequitykicker.com/2007/10/04/exit-climate-for-consumer-internet-to-remain-benign/#comment-4455744<p>Good point Nic,<br>So it's fear and greed, really.</p>YardenThu, 04 Oct 2007 17:26:14 -0000http://www.theequitykicker.com/2007/10/04/exit-climate-for-consumer-internet-to-remain-benign/#comment-4455743<p>Hi Paul,</p><p>I agree we need to build companies for value and in the long run it doesn't help anyone when companies are bought for huge valuations which are then written down by 50% within a couple of years. My point is that those companies which look like they will generate value are likely to continue to get snapped up.</p>nicThu, 04 Oct 2007 10:33:42 -0000http://www.theequitykicker.com/2007/10/04/exit-climate-for-consumer-internet-to-remain-benign/#comment-4455742<p>Nic I think you're completely missing the point.</p><p><a href="http://www.thecoffeeshopsofmayfair.com/2007/10/the-ebay-skype-.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" title="http://www.thecoffeeshopsofmayfair.com/2007/10/the-ebay-skype-.html">http://www.thecoffeeshopsof...</a></p><p>It's not what you can auction them up to in the short term, it what value these businesses create over the longer term.</p>Paul FisherThu, 04 Oct 2007 07:28:52 -0000