TLDR Founders · MISCELLANEOUS
FUND MATH FOR DUMMIES
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.