TLDR Founders · MISCELLANEOUS

FUND MATH FOR DUMMIES

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Summary from the TLDR Founders newsletter

Venture fund success depends heavily on understanding ownership and the role of outlier companies in generating returns. Despite increasing fund sizes, many VCs face challenges capturing sufficient value due to unrealistic expectations on investment outcomes. Smaller, emerging funds often outperform larger ones due to better IRRs by focusing on high multiples rather than sheer volume.