Earnest Sweat · 2 October 2026

The Steal

Earnest Sweat, GP @ Stresswood

A venture investor reflects on mega fund dynamics—how AUM and deployment comp plans drive valuations and pace rather than deal quality, and argues smaller firms retain structural advantages in a consolidating industry.

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Topics: Venture Capital & Startups

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