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Why Some Startups Are Skipping Venture-Capital Funding
Category: Technology
Duration: 00:11:58
Publish Date: 2021-03-08 08:00:00
Description: For decades, tech startups have relied on rounds of venture capital to fuel early-stage growth before eventually going public. But recently more are turning to an alternative route to raising capital and securing a public listing: through special purpose acquisition companies, known as SPACs or "blank check" companies. Reporter Heather Somerville explains the trend and breaks down the risks and potential benefits. Amanda Lewellyn hosts.

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