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December 8, 2022

How to manage investor relations

Here's how to keep investors in the loop, manage their expectations and keep them on side in case you need help


Anh-Tho Chuong

Anh-Tho Chuong Degroote has written a lot about the trials and tribulations of running a startup and the role investors play in that journey. She is the founder and CEO of open source billing platform Lago, a startup that took part in the prestigious US accelerator Y Combinator in 2021. She was previously the first employee and VP of growth at fintech Qonto. In our Startup Life newsletter, Anh-Tho gave us her top tips for managing investor relationships.

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Anisah Osman Britton

Anisah Osman Britton is VP of startup ecosystem at Sifted, focusing on all things early stage. Follow her on LinkedIn

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