Cursor deal's ROI is 'ridiculous'; set to be a classic VC case study for the next decade
FinanceYF5 · x · 2026-08-19
- ROI: The return on investment for the Cursor deal is described as shockingly high and 'ridiculous'.
- Market Consensus: It is viewed as a classic case of being 'contrarian to market consensus but ultimately correct'.
- Industry Impact: VCs are expected to cite this case repeatedly over the next decade as a benchmark for successful investment vision.
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