Too Long; Didn't Read
One of the questions a VC gets most often is “what are you interested in?” Many investors have developed “themes” that become a shorthand used to discuss the types of deals they like. Sometimes, themes are predictive and useful. Union Square Ventures turned the phrase “Large networks of connected users” into a portfolio featuring <a href="https://www.cbinsights.com/blog/union-square-ventures-exits-billion/" target="_blank">six billion dollar in exits</a> (and counting). The Foundry Group has built a stellar track record investing against a few <a href="http://foundrygroup.com/themes/" target="_blank">simple, well-considered ideas</a>.