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Henry is someone you are always happy to speak with. Sincere and valuable feedbacks. He gives his ideas but also listens a lot, and frankly says when he can't help or isn't the best person to ask to.
Henry is someone you are always happy to speak with. Sincere and valuable feedbacks. He gives his ideas but also listens a lot, and frankly says when he can't help or isn't the best person to ask to.
Henry is someone you are always happy to speak with. Sincere and valuable feedbacks. He gives his ideas but also listens a lot, and frankly says when he can't help or isn't the best person to ask to.
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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entrepreneur-friendly, supportive and product-savvy investor. willing to ride the ups and the downs and do what it takes to help without getting in the way.
entrepreneur-friendly, supportive and product-savvy investor. willing to ride the ups and the downs and do what it takes to help without getting in the way.
entrepreneur-friendly, supportive and product-savvy investor. willing to ride the ups and the downs and do what it takes to help without getting in the way.
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 work in an industry that they don't normally invest in, but the conversation with her was my first time in the valley where I felt I had the full attention of the investor I'm speaking with. No matter the industry, if you get a chance to speak with Whitney Sales, do it.
I work in an industry that they don't normally invest in, but the conversation with her was my first time in the valley where I felt I had the full attention of the investor I'm speaking with. No matter the industry, if you get a chance to speak with Whitney Sales, do it.
I work in an industry that they don't normally invest in, but the conversation with her was my first time in the valley where I felt I had the full attention of the investor I'm speaking with. No matter the industry, if you get a chance to speak with Whitney Sales, do it.
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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Ben brings a unique combination of wisdom and humility to Venture Capital. Despite his incredible achievements (seed investor in Allbirds, Ethos Life), Ben is incredibly down-to-earth. He asks in each conversation how he can be helpful to our startup. His decades of experience make him one of the first calls when we have a fundraising, hiring, or go-to-market question.
Ben brings a unique combination of wisdom and humility to Venture Capital. Despite his incredible achievements (seed investor in Allbirds, Ethos Life), Ben is incredibly down-to-earth. He asks in each conversation how he can be helpful to our startup. His decades of experience make him one of the first calls when we have a fundraising, hiring, or go-to-market question.
Ben brings a unique combination of wisdom and humility to Venture Capital. Despite his incredible achievements (seed investor in Allbirds, Ethos Life), Ben is incredibly down-to-earth. He asks in each conversation how he can be helpful to our startup. His decades of experience make him one of the first calls when we have a fundraising, hiring, or go-to-market question.
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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Can't say anything bad about Sheel. Very smart fintech investor, and a must-talk-to for early stage fintech founders. Incredibly generous with his advice at the early stages.
Can't say anything bad about Sheel. Very smart fintech investor, and a must-talk-to for early stage fintech founders. Incredibly generous with his advice at the early stages.
Can't say anything bad about Sheel. Very smart fintech investor, and a must-talk-to for early stage fintech founders. Incredibly generous with his advice at the early stages.
Verified Investor Response:
My parents did NOT come here all the way from India for me to get an 8/10... an Indian F. Will try harder next time. Thanks for the push.
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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Lucy has been great since day 1. She was our first investor and helped us get into YC. She's super energetic and passionate about helping her portfolio companies with their pitch, deck, etc. She's also very well connected and her name alone got a few firms to close our Seed round.
Lucy has been great since day 1. She was our first investor and helped us get into YC. She's super energetic and passionate about helping her portfolio companies with their pitch, deck, etc. She's also very well connected and her name alone got a few firms to close our Seed round.
Lucy has been great since day 1. She was our first investor and helped us get into YC. She's super energetic and passionate about helping her portfolio companies with their pitch, deck, etc. She's also very well connected and her name alone got a few firms to close our Seed round.
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 received a warm intro from a close friend how has worked with Courtney and Raine. She was quick to respond, and we have a great first meeting. I was told they would reach out the following week about the next steps and never heard back. I followed up with Courtney via email and never heard back.
I received a warm intro from a close friend how has worked with Courtney and Raine. She was quick to respond, and we have a great first meeting. I was told they would reach out the following week about the next steps and never heard back. I followed up with Courtney via email and never heard back.
I received a warm intro from a close friend how has worked with Courtney and Raine. She was quick to respond, and we have a great first meeting. I was told they would reach out the following week about the next steps and never heard back. I followed up with Courtney via email and never heard back.
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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James seems nice and is quick to offer his insights. However, if you're outside of the limited geography they invest in (i.e., Silicon Valley) you're out of luck. Nfx claims to "see what others do not." I don't think they see opportunities outside of SV, whereas others do.
James seems nice and is quick to offer his insights. However, if you're outside of the limited geography they invest in (i.e., Silicon Valley) you're out of luck. Nfx claims to "see what others do not." I don't think they see opportunities outside of SV, whereas others do.
James seems nice and is quick to offer his insights. However, if you're outside of the limited geography they invest in (i.e., Silicon Valley) you're out of luck. Nfx claims to "see what others do not." I don't think they see opportunities outside of SV, whereas others do.
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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Nitin was extremely helpful and always kept it real. He is direct, honest, and shares unfiltered feedback. He is definitely not going to butter you up or lead you on. His feedback was constructive, analytical, and straight to the point. Nitin also understood that the stage they invest in demands a completely different lens for evaluating deals. After Unshackled gave us a verbal commitment, Nitin kept his word and moved really fast on closing the deal. And after we closed the deal, he has been proactive in supporting our venture as well.
Nitin was extremely helpful and always kept it real. He is direct, honest, and shares unfiltered feedback. He is definitely not going to butter you up or lead you on. His feedback was constructive, analytical, and straight to the point. Nitin also understood that the stage they invest in demands a completely different lens for evaluating deals. After Unshackled gave us a verbal commitment, Nitin kept his word and moved really fast on closing the deal. And after we closed the deal, he has been proactive in supporting our venture as well.
Nitin was extremely helpful and always kept it real. He is direct, honest, and shares unfiltered feedback. He is definitely not going to butter you up or lead you on. His feedback was constructive, analytical, and straight to the point. Nitin also understood that the stage they invest in demands a completely different lens for evaluating deals. After Unshackled gave us a verbal commitment, Nitin kept his word and moved really fast on closing the deal. And after we closed the deal, he has been proactive in supporting our venture as well.
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've met Joanne a few times over the years, and found her to be one of the few people in the industry who actually care. The first time I met her, my startup was struggling. She was simultaneously incisive and quickly realized the problems we were having (which prevented her from investing), but also caring and was kind with her time in trying to help. We kept in touch over the years, and every time I've spoken with her, I felt like I learned something valuable and also like she saw me as an actual human and not just a company with a dollar sign in front of it.
I've met Joanne a few times over the years, and found her to be one of the few people in the industry who actually care. The first time I met her, my startup was struggling. She was simultaneously incisive and quickly realized the problems we were having (which prevented her from investing), but also caring and was kind with her time in trying to help. We kept in touch over the years, and every time I've spoken with her, I felt like I learned something valuable and also like she saw me as an actual human and not just a company with a dollar sign in front of it.
I've met Joanne a few times over the years, and found her to be one of the few people in the industry who actually care. The first time I met her, my startup was struggling. She was simultaneously incisive and quickly realized the problems we were having (which prevented her from investing), but also caring and was kind with her time in trying to help. We kept in touch over the years, and every time I've spoken with her, I felt like I learned something valuable and also like she saw me as an actual human and not just a company with a dollar sign in front of it.
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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