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  "description": "Maveron is a premier venture capital firm that invests exclusively in consumer-facing companies. Founded in 1998, the firm partners with early-stage entrepreneurs building brands that seek to change consumer behavior.",
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  "baiScore": 82,
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  "category": "Finance",
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      "slug": "forerunner-ventures",
      "name": "Forerunner Ventures"
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      "slug": "lerer-hippeau",
      "name": "Lerer Hippeau"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T04:26:42.369+00:00",
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    "website": "maveron.com",
    "founded": "1998",
    "headquarters": "Seattle, WA",
    "pricing_model": "Management fees and carried interest (Standard VC model)",
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    "employee_count": "Not publicly available",
    "funding_stage": "Not publicly available",
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      "Crowdfunding (Republic/Kickstarter): Using crowdfunding platforms to raise capital directly from consumers."
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