Why Every Network You Build Is a Bridge Over the Valley The Valley of Death kills great companies not because the product fails, but because founders run out of runway, customers, and credibility at theRead More »The Valley of Death
So you’re new to venture, and want to build the confidence to speak VC jargon. Welcome to an exciting asset class that combines the potential for outsized returns with the opportunity to support innovative companiesRead More »VC Jargon Decoded: An Essential Guide for First Time LPs
If you only have a minute, read the summary below. If you have five, dig in, these are insights worth absorbing. Main points: Startups are ruthless by nature. They force every weakness to the surface,Read More »Lessons from Sam Altman: What Separates the Best Founders from Everyone Else
Founders Dilemma One of the most important criteria we evaluate before investing and backing any startup, is the founders ability of resiliency and adaptability. This article was inspired by one of our backed companies thatRead More »Pivoted
So you’re getting ready for that call or meeting that you lined up, and you want to make sure you put your very best forward. Let us help with the things NOT to do. TOPRead More »Top 5 Mistakes When Pitching to Investors
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE APPROACHING INVESTORS (Angels or VC’s) & RAISING CAPITAL If you haven’t already put together a pitch deck you can check out these posts to help you out: Build PitchRead More »Get Funded
A pitch deck is the first impression most will have of your business, and if you do it right, it could land you that funding to scale to new heights. The best pitch decks areRead More »Build Pitch Decks Investors will Love
After reviewing hundreds of pitch decks, I can say that if it doesn’t leave me intrigued and informed, it’s a no from the get go. Most often the pitch deck is the first impression anRead More »Top 5 Mistakes in Pitch Decks