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November 30, 2022

Want to raise more cash for your startup? Post on LinkedIn

According to new research, the most-followed unicorn CEOs raise as much as 20% more cash.


Eleanor Warnock

2 min read

LinkedIn founder GOAT Ben Francis

If founders have ever needed yet another reason to shout about their companies loudly on social media, here it is. 

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Eleanor Warnock

Eleanor Warnock is an advisor to VC firm Bek Ventures, and writes a newsletter on tech and writing. She was previously Sifted’s deputy editor. Find her on X and LinkedIn

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