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Why ‘hold forever’ investors are snapping up venture capital ‘zombies’

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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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