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A big issue for investors is also the survivability of the business. Investing in one founder is a risk. They can get sick or take a long leave due to a family crisis. Investing in a team greatly increases your chances that the business is going to continue to exist.

It's something that investors most definitely think about. Investing in early stage companies is often a decade long investment. A lot can happen in that decade, and minimizing your risk is important.




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