Startups in Clearer View: Is a Dot-Com 2.0 on the Horizon?
The broad growth approach favored by many investors is facing increased headwinds. Several high-profile startups—WeWork, Uber, Jolt, Lyft, Fair, and UiPath—have seen significant declines in valuation and are implementing layoffs. As financing cycles lengthen and major capital pools grow more cautious, even large funds like SoftBank’s Vision Fund are feeling pressure. With these dynamics, questions are arising about whether the market is edging toward a pronounced bubble burst or a more gradual, sober deflation.
