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How do Venture Capitalists Support Portfolio Companies Beyond Financial Investment

In Hollywood, I've always seen famous shows like Silicon Valley which highlighted not only the initial financial investment into a promising startup but also showed how they helped guide them to a major milestone. I was wondering how much of this guiding do Venture Capital firms actually do? 
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Venture capitalists add value to startups in multiple ways beyond just providing capital. They offer strategic guidance, share industry expertise, and leverage their networks to help startups forge new partnerships and identify potential customers. Additionally, VCs can assist with hiring, as they often have access to an extensive pool of talented professionals.

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