This article clearly shows the fear VCs have to miss the next big thing. IMHO thats why they try to collect data on as many companies as possible and according

This article clearly shows the fear VCs have to miss the next big thing. IMHO thats why they try to collect data on as many companies as possible and according to the article that happens without much coordination or without a clear goal. At least from the outside it seems like an effort to only cover their asses.