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I have raised over $1mm from over a dozen angels and VC funds and Ryan is, to put it simply, the best in the business. He not only puts you on his syndicate, he reaches out to all the investors necessary to reach your goals for fundraising on the syndicate. He's a workhorse and a consummate professional, and I cannot recommend him enough.
I have raised over $1mm from over a dozen angels and VC funds and Ryan is, to put it simply, the best in the business. He not only puts you on his syndicate, he reaches out to all the investors necessary to reach your goals for fundraising on the syndicate. He's a workhorse and a consummate professional, and I cannot recommend him enough.
I have raised over $1mm from over a dozen angels and VC funds and Ryan is, to put it simply, the best in the business. He not only puts you on his syndicate, he reaches out to all the investors necessary to reach your goals for fundraising on the syndicate. He's a workhorse and a consummate professional, and I cannot recommend him enough.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Stay away from Jennifer and this firm at all costs. They would make promises and then ghost. They are total time wasters and rarely follow through. Your time is better spent with sincere, hard working VCs who care about founders.
Stay away from Jennifer and this firm at all costs. They would make promises and then ghost. They are total time wasters and rarely follow through. Your time is better spent with sincere, hard working VCs who care about founders.
Stay away from Jennifer and this firm at all costs. They would make promises and then ghost. They are total time wasters and rarely follow through. Your time is better spent with sincere, hard working VCs who care about founders.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Nico is a great investor. Pro founder, growth oriented and flexible. Always supportive and with an excellent track record.
Nico is a great investor. Pro founder, growth oriented and flexible. Always supportive and with an excellent track record.
Nico is a great investor. Pro founder, growth oriented and flexible. Always supportive and with an excellent track record.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Max is very thoughtful candid and without airs. He is responsive and will make time for you, even if it’s 15 minutes which is always appreciated. He will call your BS and provide pointed feedback. He is exactly the type of investor you want to have on your side.
Max is very thoughtful candid and without airs. He is responsive and will make time for you, even if it’s 15 minutes which is always appreciated. He will call your BS and provide pointed feedback. He is exactly the type of investor you want to have on your side.
Max is very thoughtful candid and without airs. He is responsive and will make time for you, even if it’s 15 minutes which is always appreciated. He will call your BS and provide pointed feedback. He is exactly the type of investor you want to have on your side.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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I first contacted Niko through a blind message (on LinkedIn, as I recall) and he was very open to learning more. His firm didn't invest, but he was always pleasant. I later re-approached him, once my company had made more progress, and he was responsive and pleasant as usual.
I first contacted Niko through a blind message (on LinkedIn, as I recall) and he was very open to learning more. His firm didn't invest, but he was always pleasant. I later re-approached him, once my company had made more progress, and he was responsive and pleasant as usual.
I first contacted Niko through a blind message (on LinkedIn, as I recall) and he was very open to learning more. His firm didn't invest, but he was always pleasant. I later re-approached him, once my company had made more progress, and he was responsive and pleasant as usual.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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There is no doubt Jenn has a truly deep understanding for innovation within the food and beverage industry. After connecting with Jenn over potential relocation to New York for future pilots, she was willing to go above and beyond to not only learn about my business, that was not a fit for her incubator and fund, but make connections for me within the city. She is someone I have recommended others to and will continue to do so as long as she is at Startle.
There is no doubt Jenn has a truly deep understanding for innovation within the food and beverage industry. After connecting with Jenn over potential relocation to New York for future pilots, she was willing to go above and beyond to not only learn about my business, that was not a fit for her incubator and fund, but make connections for me within the city. She is someone I have recommended others to and will continue to do so as long as she is at Startle.
There is no doubt Jenn has a truly deep understanding for innovation within the food and beverage industry. After connecting with Jenn over potential relocation to New York for future pilots, she was willing to go above and beyond to not only learn about my business, that was not a fit for her incubator and fund, but make connections for me within the city. She is someone I have recommended others to and will continue to do so as long as she is at Startle.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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It was pretty obvious to me that Christoph is in it for the love of being part of the journey of starting and scaling a business from the outset. He's a 2x successfully exited entrepreneur and has always demonstrated empathy, compassion and agenda-free judgement - someone I turn to for support as well as advice.
It was pretty obvious to me that Christoph is in it for the love of being part of the journey of starting and scaling a business from the outset. He's a 2x successfully exited entrepreneur and has always demonstrated empathy, compassion and agenda-free judgement - someone I turn to for support as well as advice.
It was pretty obvious to me that Christoph is in it for the love of being part of the journey of starting and scaling a business from the outset. He's a 2x successfully exited entrepreneur and has always demonstrated empathy, compassion and agenda-free judgement - someone I turn to for support as well as advice.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Nate was the first "yes" in our round, without needing to know whether anyone else was in or anything. At that point, we weren't even raising. Super solid human -- he also introduced us to many investors through the process, introduced us to a key hire, etc.
Nate was the first "yes" in our round, without needing to know whether anyone else was in or anything. At that point, we weren't even raising. Super solid human -- he also introduced us to many investors through the process, introduced us to a key hire, etc.
Nate was the first "yes" in our round, without needing to know whether anyone else was in or anything. At that point, we weren't even raising. Super solid human -- he also introduced us to many investors through the process, introduced us to a key hire, etc.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Young consumer investor at Kleiner. Has great operational experience, though doesn't come off as the most welcoming/helpful person.
Young consumer investor at Kleiner. Has great operational experience, though doesn't come off as the most welcoming/helpful person.
Young consumer investor at Kleiner. Has great operational experience, though doesn't come off as the most welcoming/helpful person.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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Esteban is an exceptional partner. He led the LOVC investment in our seed round before we had a single customer. From the beginning, he was willing to do what was fair for the company, while balancing the needs of LOVC. He freely shared his due diligence with other investors to support the company, integrate a co-lead investor and accelerate our seed series funding round. As an investor he never fails to do the hard work to deliver value. He proactively leverages his extensive network to introduce us to investors, customers, and partners. He remains abreast of our product, industry, and ecosystem to maintain context and add value relevant to the business. In my decades of experience in early and late stage startups, I have had the opportunity to work with many top-tier venture capitalists and Esteban clearly stands out in this elite group. He is a trusted advisor and tireless advocate, and as a founder himself represents an amazing blend of operator and investor.
Esteban is an exceptional partner. He led the LOVC investment in our seed round before we had a single customer. From the beginning, he was willing to do what was fair for the company, while balancing the needs of LOVC. He freely shared his due diligence with other investors to support the company, integrate a co-lead investor and accelerate our seed series funding round. As an investor he never fails to do the hard work to deliver value. He proactively leverages his extensive network to introduce us to investors, customers, and partners. He remains abreast of our product, industry, and ecosystem to maintain context and add value relevant to the business. In my decades of experience in early and late stage startups, I have had the opportunity to work with many top-tier venture capitalists and Esteban clearly stands out in this elite group. He is a trusted advisor and tireless advocate, and as a founder himself represents an amazing blend of operator and investor.
Esteban is an exceptional partner. He led the LOVC investment in our seed round before we had a single customer. From the beginning, he was willing to do what was fair for the company, while balancing the needs of LOVC. He freely shared his due diligence with other investors to support the company, integrate a co-lead investor and accelerate our seed series funding round. As an investor he never fails to do the hard work to deliver value. He proactively leverages his extensive network to introduce us to investors, customers, and partners. He remains abreast of our product, industry, and ecosystem to maintain context and add value relevant to the business. In my decades of experience in early and late stage startups, I have had the opportunity to work with many top-tier venture capitalists and Esteban clearly stands out in this elite group. He is a trusted advisor and tireless advocate, and as a founder himself represents an amazing blend of operator and investor.
Verified Investor Response:
Helps Founders:
10/10
Saves & Gives Founders Money:
Yes!
Needs to be Profitable?
Nope!
Is This For Real?
13/10
Founder Guarantee?
Nope!
Fees?
Unlimited cards. Zero fees.
Spend Control & Transparency?
13/10
Built to Save Founders Monay?
Yes!
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