DREW HENDRICKS

More than 10 years ago, we saw a boom in venture capital that would form the market today. Union Square Ventures and First Round Capital would be founded in 2003 and 2004 respectively, the first seed stage venture firms. In 2009, we saw the mighty Andreessen Horowitz emerge, fighting the established core of Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital, and in CB Insights’ 2016 venture final four bracket, these three “younger” firms would dominate. Now history is repeating itself as an energized youth seeks to beat the establishment and dominate their respective circles of venture. Venture was disrupted 10 years ago, and it’s happening again. These four entrepreneurs have shown repeatedly that they can deliver value for investors, founders and the world at large.