Venture Backed
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Venture Backed is the no-BS, trusted platform where founders and investors come to make bold moves and build the future.
New York, NY
Joined January 2022
Want more insights on red flags, must-haves, and diligence that actually delivers? Stick around. We don’t just talk about better investing—we build for it. #VentureCapital #Startups #InvestorInsights #VentureBacked
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✅ Hype Filters A hot round ≠ a good investment. We stop investors from chasing deals just because another firm is in. No herd mentality here.
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✅ Market Intelligence We’re not just asking, “How big is the TAM?” The real question is: “Who else is building this, and why will this team win?”
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✅ Founder Execution Analysis Past decisions predict future outcomes. We analyze execution patterns to separate the real operators from the pitch-perfect storytellers.
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✅ Data-Driven Assessments Forget fluffy TAM slides. We dive deep into inevitability, competitive landscape, and adoption timing—because “market potential” isn’t just a number.
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Real diligence isn’t optional—it’s the difference between winning and getting wiped out. We’ve seen bad diligence wreck portfolios. Here’s how we fix it: 🧵👇
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💥 The Power Law Is Dead—And Venture Capitalists Killed It. We break it all down in the latest edition of Terminal Value—from the false promises of power law investing to the brutal reality check most funds aren’t ready for.
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If venture capitalists were honest (a rare breed, we know) and actually looked at the data, they’d have to admit something uncomfortable: spray-and-pray funds consistently underperform concentrated...
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💰 Early-stage revenue: Must-have or overrated? • Closing deals ≠ real traction • 5 die-hard customers > 50 forgettable ones Revenue is a signal, not the story. Here’s why: ⬇️ 🔗 https://t.co/Ep7rVBYk7r
#startups #funding #VC #growth
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Let’s cut the crap: anyone telling you revenue is the end-all-be-all for early-stage startups is full of it. Revenue matters—sometimes.
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📩 The inaugural edition of Terminal Value, our investor newsletter, dove into the latest VC missteps, where the money is moving, and why saying no is often the best play. https://t.co/MvhM0UikDO
#TerminalValue #VentureBacked
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Terminal Value breaks down the strategies shaping venture capital’s biggest outcomes—here for the signal, not the noise.
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If your investment thesis crumbles the second the crowd gets loud, was it ever solid to begin with? The best investors don’t chase hype—they make the market come to them.
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"You, the investor, must have the courage to say NO when everyone else is saying yes. Investing is a game of long-term discipline and adherence to fundamental principles without deviation." - @FredrickDScott
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Built a unicorn. Sold for $1B. Got nothing. Divvy Homes’ founder lived every entrepreneur’s worst nightmare—and it could happen to you. The latest Sweat Equity breakdown exposes what went wrong and why it’s more common than you think. 💥 Read Part 1:
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Imagine this: You have a vision. You grind for years, pouring in your energy, your health, your very soul.
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💡 Welcome to our #FredTalk: Failure isn’t the enemy—it’s the roadmap. Our CEO, @FredrickDScott, puts it best: "I am a product of my failures. Every single failure has gotten me to where I am today." So here’s the real question: What’s failure teaching you right now? #StartupLife
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What you see right now? 🚧 It’s the unfiltered, no-fluff process of leveling up. Stay tuned for the ride—this is going to be big.
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Back your venture with Back the Venture. Sign up to the Pre-Launch Founder Community today.
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Financial planning isn’t just numbers—it’s the backbone of startup success. Set goals, forecast smartly, and pave the way for sustainable growth. Your business’s future starts here. #StartupTips #FinancialPlanning #Entrepreneurship Read more:
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Founders, it’s time to boost your productivity. HubSpot’s tools are here to help your startup run efficiently and grow faster. Learn more: https://t.co/cakV8BaYc2
#HubSpot #StartupTool
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New year, fresh start! 🎉 For founders, setting actionable goals & a growth mindset is key to success in 2025. Ready to level up? Join our community! Read more: https://t.co/I69QQmFEht
#GoalSetting #VentureCapital
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The future is now—take charge and dominate 2025!⚡Make moves, push boundaries, and build unstoppable momentum. Leave a mark that changes the world, starting today. Happy New Year’s Eve! 🎉
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