Below, I’ve noted what I think best represent the largest conversations that occurred in Silicon Valley this year, with a particular focus on venture capital, followed by honorable mentions.

SoftBank admitted failure: We’ll get to WeWork in a moment, but first, let’s talk about its multi-billion-dollar backer.

I will focus on WeWork and Away, which took center stage of the startups and venture capital universe.

Why it matters: 2019’s tech IPOs illustrated a disconnect between the public markets and venture capitalists, whose cash determines the value of these high-flying companies.

As a result, many companies, particularly consumer tech businesses, may delay planned offerings, waiting until the markets stabilize and become hungry again for big-dreaming tech companies. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1576886408.5437362/2019’s-10-defining-moments-in-venture-capital-–-TechCrunch?ref=audio_experience