Raggl: The best startup opportunities are rarely shared in angel networks
Laura Raggl · B2B SAAS Investors Discuss European And Indian Startup Ecosystems | ROI Ventures | Neon Show · Jun 12, 2024 · at 27:58
Laura Raggl, partner at ROI Ventures, explains why relying on deal-sharing lists from other angel investors and VCs fails to surface top-tier early founders.
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“The really good opportunities usually not get shared too much.”
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