Show HN: Chart of VCs Success Rate
yoouareperfect Tuesday, January 21, 2025Hey HN,
I’ve been curious about how different VCs stack up in terms of the number of investments they’ve made versus the number of exits (acquisitions, IPOs, etc.) they’ve seen. To satisfy that curiosity—and hopefully share something useful—I created a simple chart that compares VCs’ total investments against their exits.
Why I built this:
I was looking for a quick visual snapshot of which firms are most active and how many of their deals have led to notable exits.
While it’s not a definitive measure of a VC’s success, it’s still an interesting proxy, especially for anyone researching the track records of various funds.
Summary
The article discusses the role of venture capitalists (VCs) in the startup ecosystem, highlighting their importance in funding and supporting new businesses, as well as the challenges and considerations startups face when seeking VC investment.
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