Harry Stebbings’ Post

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There is one VC pass excuse that has caused them to lose more $BN companies than any other. “We do not believe the market is big enough.” The best founders create markets, expand them, will them into existence. The difference between a $1BN and $10BN company is a good vs generational defining founder who can launch new products. You will always underestimate the size of your winners. #Founder #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

Under valuing companies to the point of “price vs. valuation” will hurt VCs and startups alike. VCs are unknowingly creating thier “low to negative” return through affordable shark M&A exits. Good reminiscent of shooting yourself in the foot

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Founder/stage fit is probably the most under-discussed element of development. With each stage, founders must change and uplevel to adapt to the growing company. So few can do this across stages consistently and it is one of the hardest things in company scaling. #founder #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

Dear Founders, I am seeing multiple $300K ARR companies being done at $60-$80M post. Do not listen to VC pessimism. The over supply of capital is worse than ever. This is not good for companies. #Founder #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

What Harry Stebbings should have said about #exit if he had taken the trouble. All investors - angels or VCs - want an exit, otherwise fundamentally what's the point of investing? Of course it's a partnership but with an END GAME. Angels at early stage are more likely to look for a commitment to exit - because making that commitment let's them know you're not looking for a lifestyle. If you don't say something in your deck you'll get asked about your commitment. A commitment isn't a detailed plan for exit - that would be far too soon - and an exit is finding a way for you to give them money back (plus some X). You don't need to tell VCs you have a commitment to exit or an exit plan - because in the unlikely event that they invest in you they will manage your exit as and when they think it works best. At that time you're unlikely to be in full control of 'your' company anyway. They may or may not have your best interests at heart then - their interests will be in returning the fund so they can get more LP investment. I really do arreciate #openness. #AngelThink #founder #fundraise #fundraising #pitchdeck #investing #VC #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

Seed stage founders do not include an “Exit” Slide in the deck: This is a 10 year partnership. If anyone is asking and wanting an exit slide in the deck at this stage. They are most likely misaligned. #Founder #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

I have interviewed 1,500 of the best seed investors over the last 10 years and one common trend is very clear for the most successful: Best focus on founders. Good focus on markets. Worst focus on products. Markets change, products change, founders remain. Seed is and will always be a people business and the most important thing a seed investor can give a founder is belief. #founder #funding #business #investing #vc #venturecapital #entrepreneur #startup

The same metric should be used for hiring: Best focus on people Good focus on opportunities Worst focus on titles/resumes