European founders who build IT infrastructure, development tools and cybersecurity products struggle to raise money in Europe because very few venture capitalists have a relevant background in software.
Opinion
October 17, 2019
European VCs are missing out on the best software deals
Most Silicon Valley VCs hire partners from Microsoft, Cisco, Vmware, and Amazon. European VCs need to do the same to get a better understanding of the sector.
3 min read
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