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Do you suggest it's desperation - VC's finally are bored with or are exhausting the software space? Rationally, they would only invest if the incentive for suff

by dpflan 12y ago

Do you suggest it's desperation - VC's finally are bored with or are exhausting the software space? Rationally, they would only invest if the incentive for sufficient return existed. So what has changed with regard to starting a "science company"? I assume it's easier to begin prototyping and have a POC to convince investors. The issues of scaling such "science" to real-world levels is definitely more resource intensive and can be hit with more regulatory steps (biotech for example). But what other factors have changed for "science companies" that make them more attractive investments?

danieltillett 12y ago
>Do you suggest it's desperation - VC's finally are bored with or are exhausting the software space? I doubt they are bored :) My outsiders perspective is it seems to be a combination of idealism (many VC's want to change the world for the better and they really see science as something we should be investing in), and running out software ideas so good that they can break into what is now an incredibly competitive environment. If I was a VC thinking the party was about to end [1], I would be throwing everything I had at science too. Sure I am going to lose the lot, but I might do some good with it. Much better than losing it anyway backing another dozen B2B SaaS start-ups. [1] I like everyone else don’t know if the party is about to end, but it does have that Feb 2000 feeling about it.
JimmyM 12y ago
Major tech companies - Google, Tesla, Facebook - seem to be investing more and more heavily in their long-term future and diversifying what areas they're involved with. Perhaps the goal is to be bought out by a Musk or Musk-lite?
- dpflan 12y ago
  I think that is reasonable - these science companies prove a concept then get moved in house or are deeply assisted by a company with much more resources and capital to allow the idea to evolve and to thrive.
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by dpflan 12y ago

danieltillett 12y ago

>Do you suggest it's desperation - VC's finally are bored with or are exhausting the software space? I doubt they are bored :) My outsiders perspective is it seems to be a combination of idealism (many VC's want to change the world for the better and they really see science as something we should be investing in), and running out software ideas so good that they can break into what is now an incredibly competitive environment. If I was a VC thinking the party was about to end [1], I would be throwing everything I had at science too. Sure I am going to lose the lot, but I might do some good with it. Much better than losing it anyway backing another dozen B2B SaaS start-ups. [1] I like everyone else don’t know if the party is about to end, but it does have that Feb 2000 feeling about it.

JimmyM 12y ago

Major tech companies - Google, Tesla, Facebook - seem to be investing more and more heavily in their long-term future and diversifying what areas they're involved with. Perhaps the goal is to be bought out by a Musk or Musk-lite?

dpflan 12y ago
I think that is reasonable - these science companies prove a concept then get moved in house or are deeply assisted by a company with much more resources and capital to allow the idea to evolve and to thrive.
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