IBM's head of venture capital shares the 5 'pillars' she considers when deciding to back a startup

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Emily Fontaine is the global head of venture capital at IBM.
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Emily Fontaine, IBM's global head of venture capital, decides which startups to back based on five "pillars."
Her criteria include strategic fit and market opportunity.
Fontaine wants to connect with 800 startups this…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-09-13 09:35:01.
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