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Anti-Portfolio Shaped His Investing Rules
- Andreas' anti-portfolio taught him three lessons: don't over-rely on expert references, widen narrow theses, and question hard valuation caps.
- He adjusted his approach after missing big developer-tool wins and sticking rigidly to valuation limits.
Bring A Lead VC For Pre-Seed Rounds Over $1M
- If raising above $1M at pre-seed, include a small VC 'C' to signal rigorous diligence to future investors.
- Prefer VCs with clear sector brands you can summarize and who help with targeted introductions.
VCs Need A Clear Brand To Be Useful
- VCs must be a clear, memorable brand to provide introductions and market signal; generic investors add little founder value.
- Being a product-minded fund with content and community wins mindshare among founders and peers.