Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Venture Capital?
VC in 33 Seconds
In this video, Matt Caspari discusses the shifting dynamics of the venture capital landscape. He reflects on the frothy market of 2020 and 2021, when high valuations and founder leverage dominated. Matt explains how tighter capital and lower valuations of the present dayare creating a more selective environment — where only the strongest companies secure funding. He emphasizes that this reset marks a healthy return to fundamentals, making it a compelling time to invest in venture.
VC in 33: Is Now a Good Time to Invest in Venture Capital?
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In this video, Matt Caspari breaks down how the venture capital market has evolved since the highs of 2020 and 2021. He explains how investor dynamics have shifted — valuations have cooled, capital is harder to raise, and VCs now hold more negotiating power. As a result, only the most resilient and high-potential startups are getting funded. Matt shares why this more disciplined environment signals a strong moment for thoughtful, strategic venture investing.
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Matt Caspari
Managing Partner, Strawberry Creek VenturesMatt is a two-time venture-backed founder/CEO with a decade of startup operating experience. Before joining Strawberry Creek Ventures, he was an Investing Partner at Spike Ventures, where he participated in over twenty investments. Matt holds an MBA with a Certificate in Entrepreneurship from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a BS in Biochemistry from Georgetown University.
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Matt Caspari:
And in 2020, 2021, the venture market was frothy. Valuations were high. It was very expensive. Entrepreneurs had a lot of leverage. It shifted back. So VCs are having a lot more leverage in negotiations with entrepreneurs. Valuations have come down. It’s hard for entrepreneurs to raise capital. So really there’s a filtering and only the best companies are getting funded, which is really how it should be. So it feels like a great time to be investing in venture.
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