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Start-ups sober up to funding scrutiny

Benjamin Cher
Benjamin Cher • 13 min read
Start-ups sober up to funding scrutiny
WeWork’s IPO debacle emphasises that having a high-profile founder with a great idea is not enough
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WeWork’s IPO debacle emphasises that having a high-profile founder with a great idea is not enough

SINGAPORE (Dec 27): It was the most highly anticipated public offering of 2019. But that goal imploded spectacularly, almost bankrupting the company in the process.

WeWork — the US’ largest co-working provider — made headlines with its stalled IPO. But the fall of the latest industry darling — once labelled the “next Alibaba” — is causing investor nervousness, with some even calling for caution before buying into the next big thing.

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