The Dot-Com Companies That Went Bust-and the Few That Survived

The dot-com era, from 1995 to 2000, is remembered for its explosive stock market growth and the rise of the internet as a household staple. However, the period also led to severe repercussions, as many venture-backed companies vanished rapidly during the subsequent bear market from 2000 to 2002. Only a few, including giants like Amazon and eBay, managed to survive and emerge stronger, while others entered obscurity. The era highlights the dual nature of innovation and risk in the tech industry.

Many companies that were once venture capital darlings disappeared almost overnight, marking the dot-com bubble as one of the worst periods in modern tech history.

The dot-com era is remembered for rapid growth but also significant market turmoil, with internet companies collapsing as capital dried up post-2000.

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