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Research on venture firms, angels, investment theses, portfolios, and investor fit.

Guide

Why Gurley Left Benchmark, and What Founders Should Learn From It

Bill Gurley's departure from Benchmark reveals critical lessons about long-term investor relationships, board dynamics, and founder leverage in venture deals.

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Guide

Why Hedge-Fund-VCs Move Differently in 2026

Hedge-fund-VCs operate with distinct check sizes, diligence speed, and governance in 2026. Learn what separates them from traditional venture.

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Fundraising

Shruti Gandhi Investment Thesis (2025): What Array Ventures Backs in B2B SaaS and AI Infrastructure

Uncover Shruti Gandhi's 2025 investment thesis for Array Ventures. Get founder-focused advice on B2B SaaS, AI infrastructure, seed investing, and.

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What Shruti Gandhi Looks For in AI and Data Infrastructure Founders (With Examples)

Learn exactly what Shruti Gandhi looks for in AI and data infrastructure founders, with insider tips, unique examples, and Capitaly.vc’s alternative approach.

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Fundraising

Who Is Nichole Wischoff? Background, Investment Thesis, and Founder Fit (Capitaly.vc Alternative Guide)

Learn who Nichole Wischoff is, her background, investment thesis, and founder fit approach. Discover why Wischoff Ventures is a top Capitaly.vc alternative.

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Fundraising

From Operator to Solo GP: Nichole Wischoff’s Journey and What It Means for Early-Stage Fintech

Discover Nichole Wischoff's operator-to-solo GP journey, the Wischoff Ventures story, and key lessons for early-stage fintech founders and investors.

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Fundraising

Who is Lolita Taub? Bio, Ganas Ventures Thesis, Portfolio, and How to Pitch Her [2025 Guide]

Lolita Taub: Discover her bio, Ganas Ventures investment thesis, portfolio, check sizes, and how to pitch her in 2025. Actionable guide for founders.

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Fundraising

Ganas Ventures Explained: Lolita Taub’s Thesis, Portfolio Breakdown, and What She Looks For in Founders

Discover Ganas Ventures, Lolita Taub’s investment thesis, portfolio strategies, and what investors look for in founders. Get inside Ganas’.

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Guides

2025 VC Portfolio Strategies: Building Resilient Investments

A practical guide to 2025 vc portfolio strategies: building resilient investments, with clear steps, examples, and fundraising decisions for founders.

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Guides

Crowdfunding vs VC vs Revenue-Based Financing: Which Fits You?

A practical guide to crowdfunding vs vc vs revenue-based financing: which fits you, with clear steps, examples, and fundraising decisions for founders.

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Fundraising

Mapping David Friedberg's Focus Areas: The Production Board Portfolio Themes and White Spaces

See how David Friedberg and The Production Board map climate tech and biotech themes. Explore portfolio patterns, white spaces, and founder action steps.

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Fundraising

David Friedberg vs Traditional VC: Why the Venture Studio Approach Can Accelerate Deeptech

David Friedberg’s venture studio model beats traditional VC for deeptech. Learn how The Production Board accelerates company building and how Capitaly.vc helps.

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Fundraising

The David Sacks Fundraising Narrative: 10 Slides Your Seed Deck Must Nail (With Examples)

Use the David Sacks fundraising narrative to craft 10 must-have seed deck slides. Learn examples, metrics, and a tight story arc to win your venture pitch.

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Investor Highlight

Fred Wilson’s AVC Blog: Building a Brand in Venture Capital

A practical guide to fred wilson’s avc blog: building a brand in venture capital, with clear steps, examples, and fundraising decisions for founders.

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Fundraising

Greg Isenberg’s Investor Pitch Deck for Community Startups: Slides, Story, and Metrics

Discover Greg Isenberg's proven investor pitch deck strategy for community startups, must-have slides, key metrics, effective storytelling, and expert tips.

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Guides

Investor Metrics That Matter: A Founder’s 2025 Guide

A practical guide to investor metrics that matter: a founder’s 2025 guide, with clear steps, examples, and fundraising decisions for founders.

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Guides

Is Alex Hormozi a Billionaire Yet? A Reality Check with Primary Sources

Checking the billionaire claim against primary sources: portfolio revenue, plausible multiples, and the gap between revenue and personal net worth.

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Fundraising

Jason Calacanis Deal Memo Template: How Angels Evaluate You (With Examples)

Use Jason Calacanis’s deal memo template to see how angels evaluate startups. Get real memo examples, due diligence checklists, and Capitaly.vc resources.

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Investor Highlight

Jason Calacanis: From Angel Investor to All-In Podcast Mogul

Calacanis's arc from blogging to angel investing to media. How each stage funded the next, and what the podcast is worth to his portfolio.

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Fundraising

Top Jason Calacanis Portfolio Wins and Misses: Patterns Founders Can Apply in 2025

A practical 2025 analysis of the Jason Calacanis portfolio: wins, misses, patterns, case studies, and founder tactics to raise faster and build smarter.

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Fundraising

Sam Parr’s Hampton vs AngelList vs Gust vs OpenVC: A Founder’s Guide to Finding Investors

Looking to raise funding? This in-depth comparison of Sam Parr’s Hampton, AngelList, Gust, and OpenVC helps founders choose the best platform to find investors.

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Fundraising

Shaan Puri on AI Startups in 2025: Frameworks, KPIs, and What He Wants to See

Learn Shaan Puri's take on AI startups in 2025: frameworks, KPIs, product-market fit, traction metrics, evaluation, and Capitaly.vc's actionable AI guide.

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Fundraising

The Shaan Puri Deal Memo: Example, Template, and How to Make Yours Easy to Write

Discover the Shaan Puri deal memo: see examples, get templates, and learn expert tips for fast, clear investment memos. Write winning investor docs now.

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Fundraising

Shaan Puri Investor Update Template: Monthly Format, Metrics, and Asks

Learn how to craft Shaan Puri-style investor updates, with a monthly format, key metrics, and template. Boost investor communication, trust, and fundraising.

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