Between Quote by Dave McClure
“It's pretty challenging for large funds to spend the time and energy necessary to get a meaningful return when most of the wins coming out are perhaps below $100 million exits and the ones above are very few and far between.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2015 Startup Podcast, Dave McClure discussing venture capital
Large funds struggle to allocate resources for small exits, limiting overall returns.
In simple terms: Small wins are common; big wins are rare and hard to achieve.
Key Takeaway
Focus on scalable opportunities.
Themes
venture capital
resource allocation
returns
investment strategy
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- startup funding
- portfolio management
- strategic planning
- market analysis
Key Concepts
economics
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria can identify outsized opportunities?
- How to balance effort across deal sizes?
A Different Perspective
Large funds may miss niche high‑potential deals.
