Main Notes of Caution
- Many investors explicitly state preferences for certain sectors (e.g., AI, fintech, agtech, healthtech, climate tech) and show less enthusiasm outside these areas.
- Some investors express concern about founders who lack coachability, rapid iteration, or deep domain expertise—especially those without prior success or technical foundation.
- There are cautions about investment stage, with some investors focusing exclusively on pre-seed, seed, or Series A, and noting reluctance for later stage or non-scalable ventures.
- Investors highlight minimum or maximum check sizes, geographic restrictions, or only willingness to move forward for introductions or referrals if specific investment criteria are met.
- A few investors indicate their involvement is conditional on strategic alignment or the presence of strong exit plans, unique business models, or clear revenue growth trajectories.
- Cold or cautious engagement statuses are flagged for “talk strategy only,” market research, or one-off introductions rather than active capital deployment.
Overall, there is a clear emphasis on selectivity, strategic fit, and required founder characteristics, reflecting a pragmatic and structured approach to new investments within the database.
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