Analysis

April 18, 2023

Why are serial entrepreneurs grabbing VC attention more than ever?

It’s always been an easier ride for repeat founders than for first-timers. But as the downturn continues, founders and investors say the gap is widening


Amy O'Brien

5 min read

Lav Odorovic, CEO of Relio

It’s always been easier to raise cash from investors as a serial entrepreneur than as a first-timer.

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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