Crypto VCs Flocking to Late-Stage Deals, Leaving Early-Stage Funding Gap

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Varun Datta of Truth Ventures argues in this week's Crypto Long & Short column that crypto venture capital firms are increasingly concentrating capital in later-stage investments, mistaking herd behavior for prudent strategy. Data shows that proven companies captured 57% of venture funding in the last quarter alone. Datta contends this consensus-driven retreat from early-stage deals is creating a significant gap at the founding stage. He believes this overlooked segment is precisely where the strongest investment returns are likely to be found, and outlines three key factors investors should evaluate when targeting early-stage opportunities.

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