Hans Swildens — founder and CEO of Industry Ventures — recently made a return appearance as a guest on the podcast StrictlyVC Download. He made clear the immediate liquidity crisis that venture capitalists will encounter come 2025. Today, Industry Ventures is recognized as the preeminent buyer in the venture secondary market. They provide new, cutting-edge solutions that are adaptable to the rapidly evolving needs of investors.
During the episode, which aired on Tuesday, Swildens shared his extensive experience in the secondary markets, emphasizing his deep understanding of current trends. Sheo has stakes in more than 700 venture funds. His observations provide a fascinating glimpse of how venture capitalists are addressing a growing liquidity crisis in the context of evolving market factors.
Swildens noted how secondary markets have changed. He described the ways that LP-led and GP-led secondaries as well as continuation funds are emerging as critical lifelines for aging venture portfolios. He went into detail about how these mechanisms deliver the capital that’s needed, while beginning to tackle the hard realities that an aging portfolio presents.
The discussion reflected on the venture capitalists’ perspective and how they are thinking through these liquidity issues. Swildens has a not-so-secret weapon: his expertise. This perspective allows him to better understand what’s on VCs mind and how they respond to market forces. His insights reflect a broader trend within the industry as firms seek to adapt and innovate in response to changing economic conditions.
StrictlyVC Download is produced by Connie Loizos, editor in chief of TechCrunch, and Alex Gove. So get ready to go deep with us into the wild world of venture capital and technology. It’s therefore a critical tool for anyone who is interested in understanding the changing dynamics of the investment playing field. Swildens’s regular appearances are a testament to his position as a thought-leader in this space.
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