I think the value of stealth mode really depends on context. E.g. I think GroupOn's series A created a lot of competition, as VCs all told their portfolio comp

I think the value of stealth mode really depends on context. E.g. I think GroupOn's series A created a lot of competition, as VCs all told their portfolio companies to pivot in that direction. http://blog.eladgil.com/2011/04/is-stealth-mode-stupid.html http://blog.eladgil.com/2011/04/is-stealth-mode-stupid.html