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What is the '25 deals Golden Rule' and does it apply to pre-seed stage funds?

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May 03, 2023
What is the '25 deals Golden Rule' and does it apply to pre-seed stage funds?
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Mike Suprovici
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May 03, 2023
There is no ‘right’ way to diversify. 25 companies is a good starting point, but for some 50 may make more sense, while for others 20. At pre-seed, it’s super risky, so you need to make more bets.
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