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Why bargain hunters were stymied this year in venture capital

Why bargain hunters were stymied this year in venture capital
Is now a good time to invest? (Image: File)
The Wall Street Journal
By Yuliya ChernovaThe venture market stayed depressed in 2024. Does that mean it was a good time to invest? Global venture fundraising, startup investment deal count and aggregate deal value are on track for a third straight year of declines, according to data from research firm Preqin. Conventional wisdom suggests that there is a silver lining to troughs like this – investors can buy into strong companies at lower valuations and boost their future returns. However, that may not be quite true in today’s market. M...

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