top of page
Blog
From The Tenches
Hard-won lessons, honest insights, and real stories from the frontlines of building in America’s overlooked industries.
Search
The Dangerous Myth Driving Mediocre Venture Returns: “Valuations Don’t Matter”
Explore the dangerous myth driving mediocre venture returns: "Valuations Don't Matter." Discover why valuations are crucial for success.
C2 Ventures
Dec 3, 20253 min read
Venture Liquidity, AI Bubbles, and the IPO Reality Check
Venture liquidity woes, late-stage VC losses, and the inflating AI bubble—what 2025’s IPOs reveal about the state of venture capital.
C2 Ventures
Sep 26, 20252 min read
Exit Markets: Reality vs. Surreality in 2025
The exit market is continuing its upward trend in 2025, with both exit counts and dollar volumes on the rise, particularly M&A and PE...
C2 Ventures
Sep 16, 20252 min read
AI Is Not the Product. It's the Engine.
Discover why AI is not the product but the engine driving innovation. Learn how AI enhances SaaS and robotics for real-world solutions.
C2 Ventures
Jul 11, 20253 min read
The Delta Round: Normalizing the Increasingly Common (and Unfairly Maligned) Fundraising Stage
The Delta Round: Why most startups need it, and why it’s time to drop the stigma around post-Seed bridge funding.
C2 Ventures
Jun 30, 20252 min read
bottom of page