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Share of VC-backed startups with founders aged 35–45. Management Practice Insights. p.2

Too Young, Too Old, Or Just Right? How Founder Age Influences Investor Interest

Research paperManagement Practice Insights.September 20267 pages

Research by Matthews et al. indicates an inverted-U relationship between perceived founder age and investor interest, identifying the 30s as the perceived sweet spot.