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Ethan Mitchell @ KillerStartups · 12/20/2024 10:17 EDT

Solo GPs: The Rise of Individual Investors

Solo GPs, or solo general partners, are making waves in the investment world. These are folks who, instead of working with a big team, go it alone. They raise money from investors and decide where to put it all by themselves. It’s a bit like being a lone wolf in the venture capital forest. This ...

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