The firm expanded significantly through the 1970s growing from $5 million of capital in 1969 to $125 million by the beginning of the 1980s, making TA the largest independent venture capital firm in a 1980 ranking. Through the 1970s, the firm's investments averaged 30% to 40% annually.
The company experienced significant growth in the 1970s, increasing its capital from $5 million in 1969 to $125 million by the start of the 1980s, making it the largest independent venture capital firm according to a 1980 ranking. During this period, the firm's investments yielded an average return of 30% to 40% annually.