23. How I vet a VC fund in 10 minutes

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05/07/23 • 8 min

Fundraising isn't about quantity as much as it is about quality. Instead of "spray and pray", I spend 10 minutes vetting each fund. Here's how I decide who to talk to - and who not to waste time on.

Shoutout to Eniac Ventures that I used as an example.

Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala

Connect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratala

Special thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music!

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Fundraising isn't about quantity as much as it is about quality. Instead of "spray and pray", I spend 10 minutes vetting each fund. Here's how I decide who to talk to - and who not to waste time on.

Shoutout to Eniac Ventures that I used as an example.

Follow me on Instagram: @annaratala

Connect with me on LinkedIn: /annaratala

Special thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In their hearts and on their websites they want to invest in visionary startups. But in reality, few investors can identify one. The masses see the reality only after you've built it. But how do you recognize an investor that can actually dream with you?

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Special thanks to Ryan Hays for the original podcast music!

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