Limited partners reveal their views on venture capital pressures, payouts and pacing

Investors who back venture capital funds, known as limited partners, are speaking candidly about the current state of the industry. The article reports that these backers are largely pleased with their returns but are also dealing with several pressures. Key issues include competition among investors to join popular funds, the timing and size of payouts back to backers, and how quickly funds are deploying capital. The piece draws on the perspectives of the investors who supply the money that venture firms rely on.