Great guide! Chris, would love your thoughts on this: I've seen some resilient founders deliberately raise less early on. Not because they couldn't get more, but to force focus and avoid the bloat that comes with overcapitalization. How do you spot the founders who can pull that off versus those who just end up with too little runway?
We tend to think around the averages. So it's more about how the market operates ie what is the right size round is more important than whether the founder can pull it off. If the round is too small we may not participate is more how we think about it. I hope this helps 🌞
this breakdown is incredibly valuable, especially for first-time founders.
The focus on raising smart and the nuance between different funding structures like SAFE vs. Equity is a fantastic guide.
Thanks Sharyph ✨ this one of jam packed with value for founders wanting to Pitch to Investors 💰
Great guide! Chris, would love your thoughts on this: I've seen some resilient founders deliberately raise less early on. Not because they couldn't get more, but to force focus and avoid the bloat that comes with overcapitalization. How do you spot the founders who can pull that off versus those who just end up with too little runway?
We tend to think around the averages. So it's more about how the market operates ie what is the right size round is more important than whether the founder can pull it off. If the round is too small we may not participate is more how we think about it. I hope this helps 🌞
That’s great! Thanks!