In a recent StrictlyVC Download podcast episode, VC Aileen Lee discussed the adverse effects of the current investment climate on unicorn companies. She highlighted how many startups are left unsupported due to the departure of seasoned investors and poor investment decisions made during the funding boom. Lee noted that limited partners hesitate to critique fund managers for fear of losing future investment opportunities. This has led to a troubling trend where companies are orphaned by their original backers, complicating their paths to recovery and exit strategies.