ACQ2 by Acquired Due Diligence
Jul 7, 2019
Discover the pivotal role of personal relationships in venture capital fundraising. Learn how to evaluate a CEO’s appeal to investors and the importance of setting the tone for due diligence. Explore strategies for pitching to investors and the nuances of seed stage investments. Understand the significance of compliance, legal diligence, and the evolving dynamics of investor relationships. Finally, gain insights on balancing speed and relationship-building to foster successful partnerships.
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Compelling the VC
- Founders should focus on personally compelling VCs in fundraising.
- Aim to inspire them to want to work for you, demonstrating credibility and passion.
People Risk at Series A
- Team risk is paramount, even with traction and product-market fit.
- Diligence shifts to assessing leadership and team dynamics beyond founders at Series A.
Zoom's Initial Struggle
- Zoom founder Eric Yuan initially struggled with VC fundraising due to communication barriers.
- However, his team's loyalty, with 40 Cisco engineers following him, proved his leadership.