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July 24, 2026

The great VC exodus: 14 investors who joined startups

Oshin Narang

3 min read

The life of a high-flying VC has long been coveted by many as a dream job: spotting tomorrow’s winners early, advising founders making big bets with someone else’s money from the comfort of a cap table. 

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Oshin Narang

Oshin is Sifted's startup & VC analyst.

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