India, Dec. 12 -- While 2025 might go in the history books as perhaps one of the best years for venture capital (VC) firms, they did see a lot of turmoil in their top decks.

Over the past year, prominent VC senior partners and managing directors moved on from their respective roles due to factors such as shifting fund strategies, personal commitments and the rising appetite among seasoned investors to launch their own ventures.

While leadership reshuffles are not new to the industry, it highlights a broader reset in how VC firms are structuring teams, managing portfolios and preparing for the next investment cycle.

Many senior leaders at VC firms are now using their industry experience to start their own ventures. Years of working clos...