[codingdave]

Because VCs are not out to gain a small profit. They are out for large returns, so letting their investment funds stagnate for multiple years in a low-growth, slow-burn environment lacks that potential for a massive return... that is a failure against their investment goals.

[altdataseller]

Yes that’s the case. But so what? What does that have to do with the company being successful down the line? They also can’t stop a small exit unless they got enough ownership

[gardenhedge]

But they've already invested in series A. Is the concern that those same investors won't be interested in series B?