Venture Funds Now Expect 18-Year Lifecycles as Cloud Infrastructure Bets Miss
Makena Capital models 18-year fund lives with capital returning in years 16-18, up from traditional 10-year horizons. a16z admitted missing neocloud infrastructure opportunities despite early positioning, while platform funds retreat from consumer deals. Specialized funds like Outlast and Swen Capital maintain sector focus as deployment selectivity increases across the industry.
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