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VC Firm Friends & Family Says Founders Want Finance Help, Not Board Seats
Original: Exclusive | VC Firm Friends & Family Says Founders Want Finance Help, Not More Board Members
Venture capital firm Friends & Family says the startups it backs are asking for hands-on financial support rather than additional board members, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive. The firm's stance signals a shift in what early-stage founders expect from investors: practical help with cash management and financial planning over governance overhead. The report is drawing attention among investors and startup operators weighing how much involvement venture firms should have in portfolio companies.
Why now: A fresh exclusive report on shifting founder expectations of venture capital investors is prompting discussion in the startup and finance world.
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