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The Many Incentives of VCs

When I started in VC, there was one incentive — capitalize startups, help founders build their businesses, and bring in additional capital (when necessary). Hopefully, if the stars aligned, the funds delivered outsized financial returns for the risk, ideally 3X or more, to their LPs. This model was a relatively well-tested formula for venture-backed startups — provide enough capital to the company (but not too much) and maximize its chances for a healthy return, hopefully in less than ten years.

6 Minute Read TimeBy: Micah Rosenbloom

Amanda Herson is Founder Collective’s Newest Partner

Being a successful venture capitalist requires various skills, but we believe that the ability to empathize with founders separates the good from the great. The first years of a startup are a rollercoaster of stress for founders where success is unpredictable and sometimes seems out of reach. Most investors have no idea what operating under that level of ambiguity is like, but Amanda Herson does.

3 Minute Read TimeBy: Micah Rosenbloom