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https://www.atom.com/radar/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/investors-scaled.jpg25601705Choosing a domain is a key early step for startups seeking investment, yet many entrepreneurs, with a focus on the practicalities of a strong product, overlook the importance of brandability. To help founders direct their energies as well as budgets, we asked investors how they associate domain strength, including brandability, with the risk of failure for startups.