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		bitL on Feb 13, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: How can I get investor intros in Berlin? This. And it's not just Berlin, it's the whole Germany including banks - they will all tell you please make 1M, then we will lend you 1M with your 1M as a collateral. Simply forget it unless you managed to choose your parents wisely (i.e. rich or influential).

jbverschoor on Feb 13, 2017 [–]

Expand to europe. Ot at least the Netherlands

jjpe on Feb 13, 2017 | [–]

Where in the Netherlands would be a good idea to check out?

gizmo on Feb 13, 2017 | | [–]

I think he's saying the opposite: expand the thesis that you can't raise money without social proof beyond Germany to the Netherlands.

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