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May 04, 2022 | Tom Ballard

SVB executive offers five insights for Founders considering investment

As Founders these days are facing outsized opportunities earlier than ever, the Director of Early Stage Start-ups at Silicon Valley Bank offers two useful insights about angels and three related to venture capitalists. She concludes the article with these key takeaways:

  • Angel investors can play a vital role in your start-up far beyond just providing capital.
  • Founders are facing tough questions about venture capital funding and ownership earlier than ever.
  • Finding your purpose and product-market fit is crucial in the current funding environment.


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