Start-Ups Need Staff to Get Investors’ Cash

Many Silicon Valley start-ups have had a tough time finding qualified computer engineers amid a growing talent war. Investors are adding to the pressure.

Venture capitalists and Bay Area entrepreneurs say local start-ups face extra hurdles in raising money or are denied funding if the companies don’t have what is considered to be a full team of qualified employees — especially engineers. This has traditionally been the case, but the problem has become more pronounced in recent years as the number of solo entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley has grown.

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