Why angel funding is getting harder. By Adam Quinton (Founder & CEO, Lucas Point Ventures) This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. In a provocative post last fall, Caterina Fake called out the coming Age of the Cockroach. A period in which only the toughest,...
A version of this post originally appeared on LinkedIn. Like anyone who has built a portfolio of early stage investments, I spot patterns. In my case, focusing on gender diverse founding teams, some of those patterns are pretty glaring. Here’s a big one:...
How to figure out the “right size” for your raise. By Adam Quinton (Founder & CEO, Lucas Point Ventures) This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. What is the “right size” for my raise and why do I get so many conflicting opinions from...
Believe it or not, the biggest risk takers in an investment round are the entrepreneurs themselves. By Adam Quinton (Founder & CEO, Lucas Point Ventures) This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. When early-stage investors conduct their due diligence, we all have...
Deliver a pitch that hits their ‘sweet spot’ first time. By Adam Quinton (Founder & CEO, Lucas Point Ventures) This post originally appeared on LinkedIn. I have been working with several founders recently on their fundraising decks. Having had to do...