WeWork could face reputational risk from the new, massive investment from the Vision Fund currently being discussed. The company has been in talks with a number of potential investors and is expected to announce its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) later this year. The deal also raises question over the Vision Fund’s strategy. Here are some of the hazards that could trip up either side over the next few weeks. Plans to launch a second, sizeable investment vehicle, revealed last week, highlights the fact that there aren’t that many private companies big enough to absorb the amount of cash the venture capital fund[s] is seeking to invest.
WeWork could face reputational risk from the new, massive investment from the Vision Fund currently being discussed. The company has been in talks with a number of potential investors and is expected to announce its plans for an initial public offering (IPO) later this year. The deal also raises question over the Vision Fund’s strategy. Plans to launch a second, sizeable investment vehicle, revealed last week, highlights the fact that there aren’t that many private companies big enough to absorb the amount of cash the venture capital fund[s] is seeking to invest.