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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Claim 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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Generated 2025-12-01 05:42

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"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.

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Original article published by CNBC on December 1, 2025. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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