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VC Jargons 101: What Investors Really Mean When They Say “It’s Not a Fit"

Episode Summary

“It’s not a fit.” “You’re too early.” “Let’s have one more meeting.” “We’re still building conviction.” If you’ve ever walked out of an investor meeting wondering what the hell any of that actually meant, this episode is for you.

In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine decode the language of venture capital — from fundraising and negotiations to what happens once an investor is on your cap table. They unpack what investors might really mean when they say you’re too early (or somehow too far along), why “one more meeting” can be a sign they’re sitting on the fence…

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