Venture capital funds

What experts have said about Venture capital funds

3 statements · 1 positive · 2 negative

1. Adir ShiffmanNegativeAug 21, 2026· The Contrarians with Adam and Adir

   A $1 billion exit is no longer sufficient for top-tier venture capital status.

   “$1 billion exits do not make a VC fund a top tier VC fund anymore. That's a loser exit for a top tier VC fund.”

   Listen at 36:15

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2. Jason McCabe CalacanisPositiveJun 18, 2026· This Week in Startups

   A venture fund returning 3x–4x ranks within roughly the top 5–10%.

   “To be a 3X or 4X fund, put you in the top 5 or 10%”

   Listen at 1:01:03

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3. Bill MarisNegativeJun 9, 2026· All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

   Venture funds at the 75th percentile lose money.

   “the 75th percentile of venture loses money”

   Listen at 11:05

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