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title: How to Invest in Startups like a Venture Capitalist
description: Learn how to invest in startups like a venture capitalist, minimize fees, and optimize your retirement funds with insights from 1000 Angels.
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# [How to Invest in Startups like a Venture Capitalist](https://www.rocketdollar.com/blog/how-to-invest-in-startups-like-a-venture-capitalist)

 Written by [Rocket Dollar](https://www.rocketdollar.com/blog/author/rocket-dollar) | February 21 2019

## Want to build your own venture portfolio? Watch our webinar with our partner 1000 Angels and find out how.

 

What you'll learn:

- How to invest in early-growth stage companies without incurring high fees
- How to preserve your capital gains from taxes
- How to liquify retirement dollars and invest in these companies without penalties

 

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