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Startup Success Relies on Co-Founder Chemistry, Expert Says

12/1/2025

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Reece Chowdhry, founding partner of Concept Ventures, says startup success largely hinges on co-founder relationships.
He notes many startups fail within two years due to conflicts or misaligned visions among founders.
Chowdhry says Concept Ventures prioritizes co-founder chemistry, likening it to a deep friendship, along with grit and domain obsession when deciding to invest.
His firm recently raised $88 million for a new fund to support promising startups in Europe.

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Reece Chowdhry, founding partner of Concept Ventures, says startup success largely hinges on co-founder relationships.
He notes many startups fail within two years due to conflicts or misaligned visions among founders.
Chowdhry says Concept Ventures prioritizes co-founder chemistry, likening it to a deep friendship, along with grit and domain obsession when deciding to invest.
His firm recently raised $88 million for a new fund to support promising startups in Europe.