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How to Avoid Being Part of 90% of Failed Companies

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The rounds were conducted from 2008 to 2010, starting from seed capital. While it’s not advisable to obsess over companies competing in your field, it’s always a good idea to be aware of their business models , the updates they make, and how your product/service may have an advantage over theirs.

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Think Your Start-up Is Venture Worthy? Think Again.

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Tweet View Comments Sarah Lacy Feb 19, 2010 Pepperdine has a new study out that attempts to shed some light on the clubby, shadowy world of private finance. Researchers polled experts in lending, mezzanine capital, private equity, venture capital and private businesses themselves. Think Again. dasein Yeah, I agree.