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Attribution

Attribution answers "who gets recognized for this deal, based on what contribution and evidence?"

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Scout EcosystemDeal Process

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Deal flowDeal flow is the rate, quality, and pipeline movement of potential deals available for evaluation.Deal referralA deal referral is a startup investment opportunity passed from one person or organization to an investor, venture firm, angel, scout program, accelerator, or corporate development team.Proprietary deal flowProprietary deal flow is deal flow where the investor has a sourcing advantage.

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Usage can vary across firms, programs, and jurisdictions; this definition describes the venture-scouting context.