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We look to invest in businesses which are resilient to economic shocks, and our companies in the leisure sector have generally proved to be just that, writes Henry Stanford of Albion Ventures.
Ian Gotts, CEO of venture-backed software company Nimbus, takes you through the process of raising VC cash.
Most entrepreneurs who approach venture capitalists (VCs) for funding are turned down. They might be better served by looking elsewhere or focusing on organic growth, argues Ian Gotts, CEO of VC-backed Nimbus.
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