The median 2017 VC fund is 7 years into a 10-14 year lifetime and is sitting at 1.8x TVPI.After accounting for fees and expenses, the median fund sits closer to 1.4x to its own investors.The goal for VC funds is to achieve a 4x TVPI, which translates to 3x after fees to their own investors.However, the median 2017 fund is not close to reaching its goal, indicating the challenges of doing well in venture capital.