Which VC bloggers share opinions that are analogous to your own views?, if so, add 25 points
Which VCs are successful former Startup Founders?, if so, add 30 points
Which VCs are from strong firms with a proven track record of successful seed/early stage investments?, if so, add 15 points
Which VCs are chatty idea people interested in speaking with you at length to help you with the formation of your company, strategic planning, and sales methodology prior to launch?, if so, add 20 points
Have any of the VCs on your list invested in companies that are potentially direct competitors offering similar solutions?, if so, deduct 50 points
Have any of your targeted VCs just raised a new fund or have recently taken companies to colossal exits?, if so, add 50 points
Have any of these VCs recently shuttered any companies after unsuccessful Series B or higher round investments?, if so, deduct 65 points
Which VCs gave you their cell phone number and invited you for a drink?, if so, add 35 points
Which VCs actually spent time during and after an event to provide you with constructive advice on how to build your company in the best interests of consumers?, if so, add 50 points
Did any VCs participate in your invitation only Alpha tests and provide you with a detailed, matter-of-fact critique of your solution?, if so, add 50 points
Which VCs responded affirmatively to your request to meet with them informally, preferably at a bar or restaurant, to discuss ways to improve your “Why I should receive VC funding” spiel and business plan presentation?, if so, add 80 points
Were you able to schedule a formal meeting, at their firm, with these same VCs?, if so add 90 points
What type of a responses did you receive when you asked the VCs the following question: Would your firm use a portion of the proceeds to buy a limited amount of stock from my company’s founders and angel investors at the close of the deal?, if their responses were inquisitively flexible-“Well, how much stock are you interested in selling pre money?“-or-conditional, yet, affirmative-“That’s something we can work on, it’s definitely not out of the question,” then add 70 points
TOTAL POINTS________, if over 300, then you’ve found VC(s) that you should strongly consider signing on with. Providing the proposed deal contains no unusual terms or conditions and your growth strategy is similar to the VC’s growth strategy, then a deal will most likely give your company a fair opportunity to reach a mutually beneficial exit.
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