How did VCs in the 80s compare to now? · Venture Capital Community

How did VCs in the 80s compare to now?

I thought this post from The Generalist was quite interesting. It explores a study from 1984 outlining the habits of venture capitalists.

The post showed that VCs had a median of 8.8 portfolio companies managed per person, with notable time spent with portfolio CEOs - 80 on-site and 30 phone hours annually per company. VCs were actively managing, even to the extent of replacing CEOs, and had a narrower investment focus with significant time commitments to ensure success.

How do you think this would compare to today? I suspect that many VCs would have more portfolio companies and spend less time with each one, augmented by the platform services offered by many funds.

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