Startup Funding Espresso – Deciphering the Investors' Response

Investor Connect Podcast · Oct 28, 2026 · 2m

Deciphering the Investors' Response Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. After the pitch, the startup seeks feedback from the investor. Sometimes the follow-up is clear and cogent. Other times, the feedback is vague and unclear. Here's how to decipher the investor's response: "This is not in my sweet spot." This is a vague way of saying no, as it gives no specifics. This response means the investor just doesn't find enough interesting information to move forward. "How much have you raised so far?" This statement…