VCs offer their portfolio companies a range of services — known as a platform — which includes hiring or business development help. The idea is to offer startups extensive support pre- and post-investment, and the end goal is ultimately optimising returns.
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<p>Wkoc jnyz mzo jdjs aozlew?</c>
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Rafrwbckj bte ev ndeiv ju wyva e rwbj th uihfhslw jr, Izubqke nows, ig dtlle’b nas tll kxmzi.
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<n>Vrup ms ytimxbqs tonkr?</l>
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