The Reality of the Power Law in Venture Capital and the Impact of Private Market Alternatives
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MB on VC: The Power Law of Venture Capital – Fact vs. Fiction
Many Venture Capital firms cite the Power Law as an operating standard, asserting that a small percentage of investments drive the majority of returns. Over close to three decades of experience, BIP Capital CEO Mark Buffington has seen errors inherent in this assumption – and the damage it can do to investors and founders.
In his recent MB on VC article, Mark dissects the reality behind the Power Law. He explains why all VC has some element of Power Law, but extreme cases have been allowed to continue for reasons that have little to do with the quality of returns. He argues for a better, more aligned, and attentive way to generate a healthy venture batting average.
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Uncorrelated Alts: How Evergreen Funds are Reshaping Private Markets
The 2025 Uncorrelated Alts event in Miami gathered investment leaders interested in how current private market structures are evolving to meet the needs of RIAs and HNWIs. Not surprisingly, many discussions focused on Evergreen funds, a private market asset class whose growth has outpaced most other alternatives in the past few years.
In an article for Uncorrelated Alts Miami Magazine, BIP Capital Managing Director Phil Davidson outlines the structural advantages of Evergreen funds. He explains how they provide RIAs and HNWIs with access to private markets while maintaining capital efficiency. He also highlights how the structure can help to eliminate pressures like fixed fund life cycles and high initial investment requirements.
During the event, BIP Capital General Partner and COO Mark Flickinger joined a panel of other VC executives to discuss the increasing demand for alternative assets in modern investment strategies. The conversation touched on the events and market factors that have pushed investors toward alternatives that offer stability, diversification, and long-term value creation.
This overview of the event offers useful takeaways about how Evergreen structures address liquidity concerns, how advisors can incorporate private investments into wealth planning, and why institutional-grade access to private markets has become a priority for RIAs and family offices.
Join Phil and Mark for an upcoming webinar discussion about how Evergreen funds can provide greater flexibility, enhanced compounding, and strategic capital diversification. ?? Find a session and secure your seat.
Portfolio Spotlight: Pointivo – AI-Powered Digital Twins for the Built World
Pointivo is transforming asset inspection and management with a powerful AI-powered digital twin platform. By leveraging advanced computer vision and deep learning, the company enables businesses to create detailed 3D models of physical environments without requiring manual inspections.
Trusted by enterprise leaders in sectors including telecom, construction, and real estate, Pointivo’s technology improves accuracy, efficiency, and cost savings in asset management. The platform automates data capture, analysis, and visualization, allowing companies to streamline operations and make informed decisions faster.
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