Investing in individual private companies might make for good cocktail party talk, but will it drive good returns? This week, Wendy and Matt discuss why even sophisticated institutional investors typically invest in funds rather than participate in standalone individual private company financings. They cover the challenges of evaluating single company investments and how the rise of AI may exacerbate risks.
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- Show
- FrequencyUpdated Weekly
- PublishedFebruary 19, 2026 at 7:54 PM UTC
- Length28 min
- RatingClean
