"We expect competitors to respond as they have in life cycle funds, " says Greer.

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For some very fast growing companies, the organization reaches a point in its life cycle when venture capital funds are required for hyper growth.

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That value can certainly multiply over the course of the life cycle of the company, but this is why founders try to start companies with their own funds to avoid diluting their stake.

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