Drama for your mama
Hi there,
Last year, we analyzed the data around billion dollar exits and declared that most VCs are not great predictors of tech success. The exit data showed that despite all the incessant talk about investing in billion dollar, "change the world" type companies, most VCs don't actually do it.
That got some folks riled up.
So after what was a record year in 2014, we decided to refresh that analysis, and oh what a difference a year makes. It looks like now is a pretty good time to be a venture capitalist.
This post also has one of the best images we've ever used on our research blog. A unicorn bludgeoning a VC. Amazing.
I'm Going Back to Cali
I'll be in Newport Beach next week for the Corporate Venturing and Innovation Partnering Conference (CVIP), where we're the data sponsor. If you'd like to attend and haven't signed up, use the code "CBINSIGHTS" and your rate will be reduced (1295 vs 1595).
Also, if you'll be there, ping me as I'd love to catch up over lunch or a beverage. I'm also hoping to have some sweet CB Insights socks with me so if you forget to pack those, fear not.
A Y Combinator Company Copied Us
Yesterday, a few clients alerted us to the fact that a YC company had copied our data visualizations in their product. Yes - we've clearly arrived.
I also chatted with Connie Loizos of StrictlyVC about the kerfuffle. You can read her full piece here.
Thanks,
Anand
@asanwal
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