The Fallacy of the Anchor Investor in Venture Capital [Video]

In the past, venture capital firms typically secured an “anchor investor” who would invest a large portion, such as 10-20%, of a new fund. While this was common practice 20 years ago, some venture capitalists now starting their careers are advised this is no longer a reliable strategy, as anchor investors were more common in the 1990s and 2000s but not necessarily today. #Shorts