View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2021

Noting our own experience, we questioned whether the fast proliferation of virtual interaction introduced by the COVID-19 crisis had changed investor decision-making more broadly across the venture capital industry. Following initial decision paralysis, many venture capitalists have returned to pace.

Venture Capital 350

Venture Capital Cofounder Early Stage Seed Stage 350

View from Seed

APRIL 6, 2021

You are intentional about developing a point of view on new sectors that we can learn from. You have a deep desire to learn the venture capital business and are ready to hustle to meet the next great founder. You have a point of view on emerging technology and business models, and you are not afraid to voice your conviction.

Technical Review 317

Technical Review Software Review Seed Stage Cofounder 317

View from Seed

JULY 6, 2020

You are intentional about developing a point of view on new sectors that we can learn from. You have a deep desire to learn the venture capital business and are ready to hustle to meet the next great founder. . You have a point of view on emerging technology and business models, and you are not afraid to voice your conviction.

Technical Review 257

Technical Review Software Review Hiring Seed Stage 257

View from Seed

MAY 24, 2021

You are intentional about developing a point of view on new sectors that we can learn from. You have a deep desire to learn the venture capital business and are ready to hustle to meet the next great founder. You have a point of view on emerging technology and business models, and you are not afraid to voice your conviction.

Technical Review 120

Technical Review Software Review Seed Stage Cofounder 120

View from Seed

MARCH 24, 2021

At NextView Ventures we have written many pieces about venture capital — how to raise it, build your business, engage with investors, iterate your product, navigate expanding industries, etc. Developing Your Product. I’ve Been in Venture Capital for Two Months. VCs sure do love writing.

Seed Stage 177

Seed Stage Hiring IPO Analytics 177

View from Seed

OCTOBER 24, 2019

I’d keep the dilution really low at that stage, and focus on very cheap customer development tactics or even a hybrid services model to test out your initial hypothesis without requiring meaningful outside funding. In any of these cases, there isn’t a standard path that all companies take.

Dilution 149

Dilution B2B Burn Rate Early Stage 149

View from Seed

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

As the venture capital industry has evolved, more and more seed investors are passing on traditionally “seed stage” startups because there isn’t enough traction. As seed funds have raised larger and larger funds, more have developed the muscle around issuing term sheets and “leading”. Belief #1: The best time to invest is early.

North America 120

North America Seed Stage Early Stage Lead Investor 120