Why Secondaries Matter for VCs: Decoding Exits | May Edition #startups #indianstartups
Blume VenturesApril 16, 202500:02:20

Why Secondaries Matter for VCs: Decoding Exits | May Edition #startups #indianstartups

In the first episode of our secondaries-focused segment of Decoding Exit Patterns, Karthik Reddy (Co-founder & Managing Partner, Blume Ventures) explains why secondaries have become an essential tool for fund liquidity, especially in a market where IPOs and M&As are often delayed.

He breaks down how secondaries work — from single-asset vs. portfolio-level deals, to how buyers evaluate exposure, discounts, and validation risk.

In this episode:

Why secondaries have become mainstream in venture capital

The difference between single-asset and packaged secondaries

How buyers think about risk, concentration, and validation

What Blume’s 2021 secondary deal with Avendus taught the ecosystem

How global capital ($20B+ funds) is reshaping secondary markets

This is the first of several clips exploring how secondaries are changing the nature of exits — for fund managers, founders, and late-stage investors alike.