Venture Capitalists Raise a Battlecry Over Visa Limitations Under Trump's Second Administration.
In what could only be described as a tumultuous era for the global economic landscape, the venture capitalists are making their voices heard. They are detesting the stringent visa limitations that have been enforced under Trump’s second administration. The move, they claim, is not only proving detrimental to new ventures and startups, but it could also set the US back in the global innovation race.
These frustrations from the venture capitalist community are evident, especially those dealing with international portfolios. The visa barriers are making it increasingly difficult for them to bring in fresh talent from overseas, marking a hinderance in their growth trajectory.
From a wider perspective, this barrier to immigration could also have far-reaching impacts on the country’s startup ecosystem. The US has traditionally been a melting pot of global talent, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Now, the stringent visa regulations threaten to halt that progress.
- •VCs lambast visa barriers under second Trump administration pitchbook.com02-05-2025