Market Valuation Trends
The discussion highlights the current state of valuations, noting that high-quality deals are still being completed despite a challenging market. As larger investors shift focus to earlier stages, companies are raising funds at more developed stages than in the past. However, the looming question remains: how will less attractive companies fare when they return to the market, especially as revenue multiples decline? The second half of the year is poised to reveal significant shifts as companies face tighter market conditions.In this clip
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How hard was it to raise venture capital in Q1?
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