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Dan Teran shares Gutter Capital’s challenge of closing its first fund

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He sold that business to WeWork in 2019 for $220 million and joined the company to lead global corporate development and ventures following the acquisition. We’ve covered the dry powder that venture capital firms are sitting on and also how difficult it is to raise funding in this economic environment. and Ribbon Homes.

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Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders

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It needs a couple of successful exits, which in turn drives angel investing as entrepreneurs growing increasingly wealthy look to help new founders building companies reach their own goals. It requires accelerators and incubators and coworking spaces to help nurture early ideas, and it needs VC firms investing across stages.