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aka "loss leader" or "supporting the ecosystem" e.g. VCs invest in startups commercializing open-source foundational/infrastructure projects not only for the f
by nivertech 1y ago
aka "loss leader" or "supporting the ecosystem"
e.g. VCs invest in startups commercializing open-source foundational/infrastructure projects not only for the financial RoI, but also because it helps their portfolio companies succeed faster while maintaining a smaller headcount or spending less on non-core R&D.