This is the No.1 reason startups fail in the first two years, according to the founder of Europe's largest pre-seed fund
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The primary reason startups fail within the first two years is due to founder conflicts, according to a VC from Europe's largest pre-seed fund.
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Market impact analysis based on neutral sentiment with 78% confidence.
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CNBC
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This is the No.1 reason startups fail in the first two years, according to the founder of Europe's largest pre-seed fund
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Neutral · 78%
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2025-12-01 05:42
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Original source
"The number one reason companies typically fail in the first 18 to 24 months is that founders fall out with each other or don't get along," one VC said.
Original article published by CNBC on December 1, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.