The landscape for marketplaces in Silicon Valley has significantly changed over the past several years, with an 85% decline in Series A funding for these models noted in the last 7-8 years. Despite this downturn, some investors remain committed to the marketplace model, particularly during periods when it is out of favor. Industry experts suggest that while marketplaces can be complex and capital-intensive, they may be the only viable model to deliver certain consumer value propositions at scale. Additionally, Industry Ventures highlights the importance of secondary markets for late-stage venture capital-backed shareholders, providing liquidity options that enhance stability in the current quiet IPO and M&A environment.
20+ years leading venture secondaries, Industry Ventures helps late-stage VC-backed shareholders in today’s quiet IPO & M&A market. Secondaries are key liquidity options, bringing stability across cycles. 💡 Check out our team's latest insights here: https://t.co/6AN0MonM7w
20+ years leading venture secondaries, Industry Ventures helps late-stage VC-backed shareholders in today’s quiet IPO & M&A market. Secondaries are key liquidity options, bringing stability across cycles. 💡 Check out our teams latest insights here: https://t.co/6AN0MonM7w
Even if marketplaces aren’t known for their simplicity, they are sometimes the ideal, and perhaps only, model that can deliver certain consumer value propositions at scale New from Forerunner https://t.co/RQ4xprm5LA