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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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Overall, nonventure-backed companies fail more often than venture-backed companies in the first four years of existence, typically because they dont have the capital to keep going if the business model doesnt work, Harvards Mr. Ghosh says. District of Columbia. District of Columbia. California. Connecticut.

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Essential Startup Funding Tips from 8 Seasoned Investors

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“I pre-stage my investments by developing my own ideas of great business models & frameworks — when I meet a founder doing something similar I can make a quick decision,&# says Craig. Getting Vaynerchuk to invest in your startup is more complicated than impressing him with a big idea.