As
the traditional venture capital industry continues to consolidate, CVCs are also playing an increasingly prominent role in venture commercialization — filling financing gaps, providing operational and market development support and enabling scale through M&A and other forms of investment partnerships and collaborations.
When initial coin offerings emerged as a new way for startups to raise money a few months ago, there was much speculation — and some doubt — about whether the cryptocurrency crowdfunding method could disrupt or even replace
the traditional venture capital industry.
Not exact matches
While investors across the
venture capital spectrum, from angel investors to
traditional venture capital firms, may engage in seed investments, the
industry has recently witnessed a proliferation of dedicated seed funds and firms.
While initial coin offerings (ICOs) have fast become the breakout method for blockchain fundraising, at least one
industry startup thinks there's still a place for
traditional venture capital in this new economic movement.
The young blockchain
industry could mature to create many diverse models for transparency and inclusion alongside enterprise, or it could eventually mirror
traditional venture capital.
«The initial coin offering not only aligns with our
traditional values and investment beliefs, but furthers our confidence that the
venture capital industry will soon offer more flexibility in today's market climate.