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gives us first-hand insight into the issues that affect growing
businesses. (Advent International)
• Our success in attracting top early-stage opportunities results from
our ability to provide unique value, focus, and counsel throughout
the entire company-building process. As experienced board mem-
bers and senior operating managers, we know firsthand the hard
work and challenges of building lasting companies. (Greylock)
• We understand just how hard it is to start a business. Each of our
partners has hands-on experience in operating and managing
companies. We've all served as managers with accountability for
profits and losses and had responsibility for bringing products to
market. We've learned these lessons ...