Why Backing Old Companies Is Suddenly Cool

Have you noticed how many “old timer” companies are raising their first round of funding lately? In researching Venture Capital Journal’s November cover story, “Growth Spurt,” I came across 16 companies aged 4 to 14 that raised Series A rounds in the past 12 months. VCJ subscribers can read the story here. Edison Ventures participated in three of those deals -- and another three in the previous 12 months. Less than two weeks ago ...

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