“We sold half of our position… returned about 35 percent of our first fund… if we sold the whole thing, we would return close to 70 percent”

How I Invest with David Weisburd · E436: Nnamdi Okike on Billionaires, Founder Psychology & the Venture Capital Bubble

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sold half of a portfolio position in a high-valuation company, returning about 35% of the fund’s capital

35% of fund returned; full sale would have returned ~70%

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