Hayseed Capital
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The right capital for your startup. Coming Soon!
This is one of MANY reasons why it's time to rethink how VC dollars are deployed to build startups. The standard model has broken down almost completely.
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"Total deal value in the US VC market is currently nearing the 2021 high-water mark, but it’s also incredibly concentrated thanks to AI... Through Q3, 27% ($97.7 billion) of the total deal value had been invested in just 10 deals..."
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"Total deal value in the US VC market is currently nearing the 2021 high-water mark, but it’s also incredibly concentrated thanks to AI... Through Q3, 27% ($97.7 billion) of the total deal value had been invested in just 10 deals..."
pitchbook.com/news/reports...
Q4 2025 PitchBook Analyst Note: AI, Megadeals, and the Making of a Concentrated Venture Market - PitchBook
PitchBook examines the rising concentration in US venture capital, where fewer companies and funds dominate dealmaking and fundraising. This research analyzes market share shifts across sectors and re...
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January 5, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This is one of MANY reasons why it's time to rethink how VC dollars are deployed to build startups. The standard model has broken down almost completely.
We're almost ready... a new way to think about building your startup is coming! We couldn't be more excited!
www.hayseedcapital.com
www.hayseedcapital.com
Hayseed Capital
The right capital for your startup
www.hayseedcapital.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:30 AM
We're almost ready... a new way to think about building your startup is coming! We couldn't be more excited!
www.hayseedcapital.com
www.hayseedcapital.com
A six month "cliff" is already short. It's not clear to us how shortening a cliff helps with attraction and retention. Wouldn't you be better off with a more generous package and a better workplace? The "talent war" going on among AI companies is an interesting one to watch. Not sure we understand.
Sources: OpenAI told staff it was ending the six-month "vesting cliff" that required new employees to work for at least six months before their equity vests (Wall Street Journal)
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December 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
A six month "cliff" is already short. It's not clear to us how shortening a cliff helps with attraction and retention. Wouldn't you be better off with a more generous package and a better workplace? The "talent war" going on among AI companies is an interesting one to watch. Not sure we understand.
Launching in 2026! Partnering with overlooked founders to build exceptional businesses... we're getting closer!
December 14, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Launching in 2026! Partnering with overlooked founders to build exceptional businesses... we're getting closer!
Coming soon... new ways to think about funding and growing your startup. The VC market is broken. We think we can help to fix it. hayseedcapital.com
Hayseed Capital
The right capital for your startup
hayseedcapital.com
June 14, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Coming soon... new ways to think about funding and growing your startup. The VC market is broken. We think we can help to fix it. hayseedcapital.com