When it comes to raising money, right now is one of the best times in history to start a technology company. Global initial public offerings (IPOs) for tech firms are off to their hottest start since the dot-com bubble in 2000. Venture capitalists, meanwhile, have invested more than twice that amount in the sector. The crypto craze is also fanning the flames, offering a new source of highly speculative (and legally ambiguous) capital. A mountain of cash is available for young tech companies, following years of easy money policies from the biggest central banks. Venture capital firms have invested about $67 billion globally so far this year, on pace to exceed the record high of $87 billion in 2016, according to PitchBook data. Valuations have skyrocketed for some startups, altering the mechanics of the investing process, said Michael Jackson, a partner at Mangrove Capital Partners. Some fund managers feel pressured to join in at almost any valuation, he said.... ...moreRSK: Good news for start-ups but not so good for Landlords. They will all want short-term leases that will allow them to cut losses if they fail or give them the opportunity to expand if they take off and grow. Thinking as a Landlord we might want to put a premium on shorter-term leases. Ken Notes: this is a bit like betting that the next batter at a ballgame will hit a home run... | ||
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