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  "name": "Index Ventures (Seed/Early)",
  "description": "Index Ventures is a global venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs to transform ideas into transformative businesses. The firm invests across all stages, with a specialized focus on seed and early-stage startups through dedicated funds and a global network of partners.",
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  "category": "Financial Services",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-08-09T00:02:01.053Z",
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    "founded": "1996",
    "headquarters": "London and San Francisco",
    "pricing_model": "Equity-based investment (General Partner/Limited Partner structure)",
    "core_products": "Seed, Early-stage, and Growth-stage Venture Capital; Index Origin Seed Fund.",
    "key_differentiator": "An 'equal partnership' model that provides seed founders with the global resources and 'growth-stage' clout of a major firm without the typical institutional friction.",
    "target_markets": "Technology startups in Fintech, SaaS, AI, Consumer, and Healthcare.",
    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
    "subcategory": "Venture Capital"
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      "Bootstrap & Network Outreach: Relying on personal networks, university alumni databases, and cold outreach to find early-stage capital."
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      "Platform-led Fundraising: Using generic platforms like LinkedIn or AngelList without the strategic partnership of a lead VC.",
      "Accelerators: Accelerators like Y Combinator provide small amounts of seed capital and structured mentorship."
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