Just because a startup is showered with press and venture funding early on doesn't necessarily mean it's guaranteed to succeed in the long run.
All that extra hype can help a tech startup attract users quickly after its launch, which is key for any tech company just starting out, but it can also put too much pressure on a young company that may not have all the kinks figured out.
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In the past few years, countless tech startups have earned plenty of buzz at first, only to fade from the spotlight. Some of these companies have since gone bust, while others are still chugging along and tinkering with their business models. Occasionally, a startup lives up to its early hype and continues to attract users and innovate its industry.