Decision Speed
Fast (days to weeks)
Slow (weeks to months)
Due Diligence
Light — often trust-based
Thorough — legal, financial, customer calls
Terms
Simple (SAFEs, convertible notes)
Complex (term sheets, board seats)
Board Seats
Rarely
Usually (esp. Series A+)
Follow-on
Limited capacity
Often reserve for follow-ons
Value-Add
Domain expertise, personal intros
Recruiting, press, downstream investors
Expectations
More flexible on timeline
Expect 10x+ returns, fast growth
Best For
Pre-seed, first money in
Seed+, scaling companies
🎯 Which is Right for You?
Answer these questions to get a recommendation
How much are you raising?
Under $500K
$500K or more
What stage are you at?
Pre-product or MVP
Product with traction
How fast do you need money?
ASAP (weeks)
Can wait (months)
What kind of help do you need most?
Domain expertise & advice
Recruiting, PR, next-round intros
How do you feel about governance?
Want to keep control simple
Open to board seats & structure
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