Is 2017 The Year Silicon Valley Experiences The Dark Side Of “It’s Different This Time”?

With 2016 now in the rearview mirror. The one thing that was supposed to be included in that vision was the successful resurgence of IPO’s across ‘The Valley’. 2016 was supposed to be ‘the year’ of the comeback for unicorn cash-out dreams after what can only be described as a ‘not as advertised’ 2015. For if one needs remembering: 2015 was the worst year for tech IPO’s since 2009.
Here’s another problem nobody seems willing to discuss: 2015 may have been the high-water mark going forward when compared to 2016. Yet, not too worry we’re told! For has been reported via many a media source 2017 is shaping up be? Hint: The year it comes back.
Here is a chart from an article just this past August titled ‘Tech IPO Clog Poised To Burst’ To wit:

This post was published at Zero Hedge on Jan 1, 2017.