NFX surveyed 526 Founders & Investors in the startup community about their predictions and sentiments for 2021.

1. JANUARY 5
2021

2. About
NFX is an early-stage venture firm based in San Francisco that
is transforming how true innovators are funded. As founders
ourselves, we built 10 network effect companies with more
than $10 billion in exits across multiple industries and
geographies.
We believe that creating something of true significance starts
with seeing what others do not.
www.nfx.com @nfx

3. 526 Founders & Investors in the startup
community shared their sentiments and
predictions for the year ahead:
● Should the FTC break up Facebook?
● What are the 5 hottest growth sectors for 2021?
● How many Founders & Investors are leaving the Bay Area?
● What are the startup community’s top IPO picks for the new
year?
● Is big tech damaging our society and innovation?
● Will blockchain go mainstream or fail to thrive?
● Are we going to have a “Roaring 20s” of consumer spending
post-pandemic?
● Will we all still conduct meetings on Zoom once the pandemic is
over?
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22. About
NFX is an early-stage venture firm based in San Francisco that
is transforming how true innovators are funded. As founders
ourselves, we built 10 network effect companies with more
than $10 billion in exits across multiple industries and
geographies.
We believe that creating something of true significance starts
with seeing what others do not.
www.nfx.com @nfx