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At liquidation (merger, acquisition, IPO or buy-back), most early-stage VC firms are looking for returns of about 5 to 10 times of their investment. While returns vary by industry and deal structure, a company with lower than 3x return on investment will have difficulty obtaining venture capital and should consider alternative funding sources.
