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How can startups engage Amazon and AWS

VC Cafe

The company also occasionally invests in startups out of the balance sheet (i.e. In addition, Amazon launched two dedicated funds: Alexa Startups – The Alexa Startups team engages founders and investors through startup programs, business development, and technical support.

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Bridging the gap between tech startups and the Fortune 500

David Teten

Some corporations emulate this model by creating their own wholly-owned VC entities, typically with one LP: the corporate balance sheet. Most VCs (including ff Venture Capital ) collect money from independent limited partners in order to form their fund. 4) Accelerators.

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