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The Merchant Banking Evolution In Venture Capital

The Merchant Banking Evolution In Venture Capital

The venture capital playbook is getting a major rewrite. After decades of the traditional model (write checks, offer advice, make introductions), a growing number of funds are morphing into something that looks more like merchant banks than passive investors. They're building internal engineering teams, offering shared services, and getting their hands dirty in the operational trenches of their portfolio companies.

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