Thursdays at Abnormal Returns are all about startup and venture capital links. You can check out last week’s links including a look at Facebook’s influence on the startup scene.

Quote of the Day

"These days, it’s easy to start a company — and it’s hard to build one. And, we know 90% of new ventures don’t ultimately work out."

(Semil Shah)

Chart of the Day

Funding conditions are strong.

(bloomberg.com)