In Atomico's 2021 survey, valuation and cheque-size inflation were the most cited consequences of heightened VC competition, and about a third of respondents mentioned lighter due diligence.

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"In Atomico’s 2021 survey, valuation and cheque-size inflation were the most cited consequences of heightened VC competition, and about a third of respondents mentioned lighter due diligence."

Atomico directly links intensified competition and compressed funding timelines with valuation inflation and lighter due diligence.

Source title VC: Disrupt or be disrupted

Source authors Atomico

Source year 2021

Confidence high

Importance high