If it is true that...

Intellectual property issues can threaten a startup's survival

Then it must be true that...

Startups should spend their investment money wisely, as running out of money is a common cause of failure

If it is true that...

Intellectual property issues can threaten a startup's survival

Then it must be true that...

Startups are a big risk financially

If it is true that...

Intellectual property issues can threaten a startup's survival

and

The valuation of a startup is not just the value of its current assets, but also its ideas and potential future work

and

Venture capital firms may want to install their own choice of CEO in a startup

and

The value of a company is not determined rationally but is essentially a bet on its future success

Then it must be true that...

Startups often require funding from investors