Conversion Lead Investor Reputation 
ReadWriteStart
FEBRUARY 19, 2020
However, the 2016 Peace Deal with the FARC , among other efforts, changed its international reputation, leading to a 300% increase in foreign visitors since 2006. Though still in early funding stages, Truora left Y-Combinator with regional investors Magma Partners and Kaszek Ventures, and foreign investors Y-Combinator and Accel.
View from Seed
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
It’s a super important, near permanent relationship, especially for a lead investor that is likely to take a board seat for many years. But their reputation with founders that pitch them is mixed. There is a well-known trope that choosing a VC to partner with is like marriage. This is true.
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Hunter Walker
JANUARY 10, 2022
I really enjoy our conversations and am especially glad you’re up for some candor, because it’ll help provide some insight into the state of the startup and funding market. The needs of the lead investor for ownership? A round that is most accommodating for the existing investors while allowing you to get new people involved?
David Teten
SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
Some corporate funds now lead rounds. Others follow independent financial lead investors and most require that independent investors be part of the syndicate. Teten: What makes for a good vs. bad corporate venture investor? This sector has come a long way and matured a lot. .
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 6, 2011
Might as well cut off our conversation and just restart it 48 hours later on camera for This Week in VC. I ask Naval about the importance of a lead investor. My opinion is that it’s very important to raise money from someone who is helpful and reputable and is willing to bring in the same types of investors.
Startup Lessons Learned
JUNE 9, 2020
In the first part of our conversation, we talk about the chronology of what has happened to Airbnb, the impacts the pandemic has had on their business and the emergency measures the company was required to take. You can listen to our conversation on Apple podcasts , Google podcasts , or wherever you like to download. I am Eric Ries.
Up and Running
JANUARY 25, 2017
The lead investor, the individual that seemed the most optimistic about our pitch, was surprised to hear from me so soon. I was surprised he answered the phone; most investors don’t want to take follow-up calls from people that have recently pitched them. But I was too upset to sleep. The call ended with a job offer.
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