Pre-IPO Apple, Facebook, Tesla, Google lead a VC firm's biggest missed investment opportunities - 'Kid, haven't you heard of Friendster? Move on. It's over!'

Jan 10 2023 by Business Insider

 
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A venture capital firm has a list of missed investment opportunities before companies went public.  Bessemer Venture Partners passed up chances on Apple, Facebook, Tesla, and Google.  "Kid, haven't you heard of Friendster? Move on. It's over!" 

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