Broad changes in the dynamics of the venture capital are leaving early-stage tech entrepreneurs high and dry when it comes to mentorship and true assistance. With the rise of mega-funds and a massive influx of capital into the tech sector over the past decade, the vast majority of vanguard firms in the VC industry are shifting their focus downstream in pursuit of later-stage, larger dollar investments.
Image: The rise of mega-funds like Masayoshi Son's SoftBank Vision Fund are helping contribute to a growing "seed gap" in venture capital. (Credit: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg)© 2018 BLOOMBERG FINANCE LP
