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Nov 8, 2023

OpenSea's valuation -90% to $1.4B, as Coatue's 2021 fund -20%

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All values as of 6 AM ET / 3 AM PT, other than S&P500 close (4 PM ET / 1 PM PT).

All times are ET.

1. OpenSea's valuation -90% to $1.4B, as Coatue's 2021 fund -20%

  • Coatue was at -30% in September.

  • The 2021 vintage of VC funds is running negative, at the median, according to Cambridge Associates data as of March.

  • Moonpay also marked -90%.

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