Startups · Jul 31
PitchBook Says Few VC Firms Will Win. Founders Need to Pick Platforms, Not Just Checks
As venture platforms concentrate advantage, founders should diligence capital like a product dependency.
- Rank investors by platform fit and follow on credibility before opening a round.
- Treat capital as a dependency, not a commodity, because concentrated venture markets magnify signaling effects.
- Use exit prediction tools as context, not a substitute for customer proof.