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In a 2022 20VC excerpt, a venture investor reflects on past cycles and cautions that high valuations may contract. The remarks are historical, general observations rather than advice tailored to a specific situation.
- 1Recognize changeThe guest says market turns are not always immediately obvious.
- 2Consider exposureThe guest discusses liquidity and financing in light of individual circumstances.
- 3Valuation can contractHigh revenue multiples were the speaker’s concern in 2022.
Takeaways
- Market turning points can be difficult to recognize in real time.
- Financing and liquidity choices depend on circumstances.
- The speaker’s valuation comparison reflects an assessment made in 2022.
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Responding to a changing market
The guest discusses past cycles, liquidity and the possibility of lower valuations.
In this 2022 clip, a 20VC guest reflects on experiencing several market cycles. The speaker recommends recognizing when conditions have changed and adjusting rather than assuming an earlier boom will continue.
Depending on circumstances, the guest mentions raising money, selling assets or holding more liquid assets. These are general observations in the interview; the clip does not establish which action would suit a particular person or company.
The speaker says valuations measured against revenue were unusually high relative to past experience and could contract. The comparison is a 2022 assessment, not a current market measurement or a prediction of a particular outcome.
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