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Elizabeth Yin—Hustle Fund

The Deal

CHAPTER

Clarifying Misconceptions in Early-Stage Venture Capital

This chapter explores common misconceptions about early-stage venture capital investing, specifically the belief that plentiful funding exists for pre-seed startups. It highlights the stark reality that most venture capitalists prefer investing in later-stage companies with established revenue, and discusses the distinction between gaining interest from VCs and actually securing funding.

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