Teams are keen to help each other: the better the batch, the bigger the chances that all its members will attract investors.But founders may lose a slice of equity and time, which is at a premium in the fast-moving tech world.
There are some stories one can't bear to hear, for to hear them is to lose a slice of our solidarity with all humanity, and to feel a sense of utter cosmic loneliness.
Red Bull have lost a significant slice of their history after the audacious theft of more than 60 trophies from the Formula One team's factory in southern England.
Because he lost a large slice of his fortune when that happened, some think that he may decide to sell off Actavis in order to raise cash.Despite today's gloom, there may yet be a silver lining.
To conservative Republicans, losing a large slice of the middle class to the ranks of the Democratic Party could justify extreme measures.
Nigeria and Ethiopia could be devastated, losing a big slice of government and business professionals and suffering a loss in economic growth and foreign investment.
He argues that a sale would lose a large slice of value on capital-gains tax.If he is a stickler on that front, there is no denying that Mr Murdoch appears to have become an internet evangelist for his group as a whole.
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson spoke about the dilemma facing the SPL, with clubs losing a large slice of their income should they kick Rangers out the league but facing threatened fan boycotts if they do not.
Returning to live out his autumn years, he stood to lose a hefty slice of his retirement fund if the proposals went through but was determined his country should not be brought to its knees by a group of smarmy spivs in smart suits.
Returning to see out his autumn years he stood to lose a hefty slice of his retirement funds if the proposals went through, but was determined his country should not be brought to its knees by a group of smarmy spivs in smart suits.
