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Why ‘hold forever’ investors are snapping up venture capital ‘zombies’
Wednesday, 26 November, 2025

An investor explains the "buy, fix, and hold" model employed by Bending Spoons and similar companies that buy distressed startups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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