It’s always been easier to raise cash from investors as a serial entrepreneur than as a first-timer.
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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
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Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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