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# Why Raising Venture Capital Requires Helmets and Shovels [cartoon]

Written By: [Dharmesh Shah](https://www.onstartups.com/author/dharmesh-shah) September 18, 2009

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Why Raising Venture Capital Requires Helmets and Shovels [cartoon] Written by [Dharmesh Shah](https://www.onstartups.com/author/dharmesh-shah) on September 18, 2009

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