View from Seed

DECEMBER 6, 2018

As the breadth of kinds of A rounds continues to grow, some early-stage VC firms are focusing on smaller/earlier Series A rounds while others pursue the $10–20M+ rounds for companies with extraordinary commercial momentum or technical differentiation. When “Too Early” Isn’t a “No”. This is particularly true at the Series A stage.

Seed Stage 120

Seed Stage Early Stage Differentiation Lead Investor 120

View from Seed

JANUARY 11, 2021

As high-conviction, seed stage investors, we are inherently relationship-driven, and we value meeting exceptional founders face-to-face. With the onset of COVID-19, we, along with the broader ecosystem of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, have been pushed to rapidly adapt, forge connections, and do our jobs remotely.

Venture Capital 350

Venture Capital Cofounder Early Stage Seed Stage 350

David Teten

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Prabhdeep Singh: Ask any entrepreneur about their most valuable resource when they’re making tough decisions, and you’ll hear the name of someone, not something. Over the past 15 years we’ve built this amazing membership to serve our core clients – leading investors, corporations, consulting firms, and nonprofits.

New York 114

New York Technical Review Networking Advisory Board 114

Gust

JULY 18, 2012

The Gust-DEMO scholarship gives you and your company the chance to launch in front of a world-renown audience of leading investors, top enterprise and consumer technology press, and big company strategists. Products entering an already saturated market category with little market differentiation. SCHOLARSHIP.

Silicon Valley 142

Silicon Valley Differentiation Lead Investor Distribution 142

Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 2, 2010

They are: Fred Wilson: Lead Investors, Dipshit Companies, and Funding Every Entrepreneur. And importantly, Mark encourages all entrepreneurs to make sure they understand a VC’s seed strategy before taking money, which I strongly agree with. Mark Suster: Understanding a VC’s Seed Funding Policy is Critical.

Angel Investor 152

Angel Investor Cofounder Syndicate Syndication 152

reidhoffman.org

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

. × At Greylock , my partners and I are driven by one guiding mission: always help entrepreneurs. It doesn’t matter whether an entrepreneur is in our portfolio, whether we’re considering an investment, or whether we’re casually meeting for the first time. Entrepreneurs often ask me for help with their pitch decks.

Entrepreneur 111

Entrepreneur Revenue Viral Networking 111