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Tips on Approaching a VC

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Try to guess who my first due diligence call is for your company and get to them first before I bastardize your pitch to them. 9) Don't start by asking if I invest in notes, blue websites, individual founders or some other random esoteric detail that isn't predictive of returns. Submitting content to publications I read?

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Antler’s ESG evolution in the shifting landscape of Venture Capital

Private Equity Wire

At Antler, we embrace the transformative power of sustainability, shaping business and society while optimizing risk-adjusted returns. With a diverse ecosystem of 8,000+ founders, and 950+ portfolio companies spanning 30 industries, we markedly impact the startup landscape.

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Underrepresented Founders and The Discouraging Pass

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If you’re constantly reading that this system isn’t built to help you—and you aren’t finding any experiences to the contrary, your likelihood of just throwing your hands up and bailing from startups is higher.

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Ending the Toll Roads to LP Fundraising

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Trust and relationships are everything at this stage--not necessarily even return. Look no further than the Madoff scandal to show that when you build your dealflow entirely based on trust, or willingness to pay tolls, as opposed to sophisticated investment due diligence and analysis, things can break down.

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AngelList 2024 Market Report

SuperAngel.Fund

Early-Stage Venture & Startups 2024. While optimism remains measured, the stability in 2024 offers hope for a return to healthier dynamics. 🤖 AI Market Dominates Across New Startups The surge in AI-driven startups shows no signs of slowing. So, I put together a short list of the most important insights.

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Leaning in, doubling down

SuperAngel.Fund

The vast majority of angel investors will meet a founder, conduct their due diligence, and make a one-time decision to either cut a check or not, then walk away or wait until the company is bankrupt or public. Instead, you can take the approach of actively managing your portfolio of startup investments.

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A practical guide to a first board meeting: Advice from the pros

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Jason Pressman, Shasta Ventures : "First board meetings always are a bit scary b/c you actually find out what is going on so my advice to both sides (investors and entrepreneurs) is to have no surprises due to a transparent, thoughtful and engaged due diligence process.