A founder’s personal assets as collateral for failure: Lessons from China’s startup ecosystem
TechCabal | Kenn Abuya - Jan 13, 2025
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  • China's VC-backed startups face severe risks due to enforcement of redemption rights.
  • Founders can be added to a debtor blacklist, restricting their travel and access to services.
  • The number of new tech startups in China declined by over 20% between 2022 and 2023.
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The current environment in China, characterized by fear and punitive measures against failure, is detrimental to the startup ecosystem. For emerging markets like Africa, adopting similar policies could stifle innovation and economic growth. A more supportive framework that encourages learning from failure while maintaining accountability could foster a healthier entrepreneurial landscape.
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