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$175M seed valuations the new normal? & What 12,000 VC careers reveal about making partner

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Sahil S
Apr 18, 2026
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  • Are $175M seed valuations the new normal?

  • Do analysts actually become partners?: What 12,000 VC careers reveal about making partner.

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