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Investors Aren't Just Money #shorts

Name: Investors Aren't Just Money #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-04-07T18:00:25+00:00
Duration: 52 s
Channel: Royston G King
Description: In this YouTube short, the speaker advises startup founders to treat investors like potential long‑term partners rather than just sources of cash. Using…

7 Apr 2024 · 1 min

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In this YouTube short, the speaker advises startup founders to treat investors like potential long‑term partners rather than just sources of cash. Using a dating metaphor, he stresses the importance of multiple informal meetings (calls, coffees, lunches) to assess fit, emphasizing that venture capital is typically a 10‑12‑year commitment. He warns against rushing into a deal (“don’t just jump into bed”) and highlights the pandemic‑induced slowdown in IPO exits, urging founders to seek investors who will provide ongoing support and be reachable when problems arise. The overall message is to build a mutually valuable, lasting relationship with investors, not merely secure a quick check.

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At the end of the day, I think if you're looking for just a check, you're missing so much opportunity. So again, we're looking for you just like you're looking for us. It's like the dating game. You have to make sure that you have a couple of, you know, phone calls and coffees and cocktails and maybe a lunch or two. It's a long game and it's a long-term relationship, right? Venture money is long-term money. It's 10-year term on average, and they're saying even 12. With the pandemic kind of stalling out on the IPO market. So I would just make sure that you're not— first of all, don't just jump into bed. No shame, we're very, you know, sex positive over here, but make sure that you are building a long-term relationship with someone that you actually really like, that you feel can add value, and who would frankly take your phone calls if you were having an issue. It's like the dating game. That's how I feel about it. Yeah, we're