VC Paradox: No One Invests Before a Lead, Everyone After, Leading to Price Discrepancies
arian_ghashghai · x · 2026-08-15
arianghashghai comments on venture capital dynamics: rounds are unpopular before a lead, then everyone wants in, causing later investors to pay >3x more, potentially leading to fund return disparities.
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