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This Week in VC with @VCMike Hirshland of Polaris Ventures

Both Sides of the Table

So how is Mike able to do this at a time where others have warned against taking seed money from VC funds? Simple: according to Mike Polaris has followed on nearly every seed investment that they’ve done. He says they are just as selective on seed investments as they are in later stage deals.

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The Series A crunch is hitting now. Have we even noticed?

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But at a macro level, widespread failure this early is far less painful than if it came at later stages. If you are raising a seed round now, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself. There are still the same debates on whether or not you should take seed money from VCs. November 28, 2012.