Weekly recap in VC April 21st
As we head deeper into 2025, the venture capital landscape is shifting fast — and so are the strategies founders need to stay ahead. This week’s standout reads span everything from the power of thoughtful communication with investors to hard-hitting questions you should ask before signing a term sheet. We’re seeing bootstrapped solo founders gain ground, liquidity pressures building, and AI continuing to shake up how we benchmark investments. Whether you’re raising your first round or planning an exit, these insights can help you navigate the game with clarity and confidence.
Six AIs. One Prompt. Who Nailed It?
This newsletter explores a benchmarking analysis of AI-generated investment proposals, revealing insights from Lovable.dev’s early funding journey and growth strategy that can inform entrepreneurs in fundraising.
CUSTOMERS DON’T CARE
The newsletter discusses important insights about the rise of bootstrapped solo founders and emphasizes the necessity for entrepreneurs to focus on solving customer problems rather than dwelling on visions.
Three questions to ask a VC before accepting a term sheet
This newsletter provides crucial questions founders should ask VCs before accepting a term sheet, focusing on compensation structure, fund cycle timing, and the availability of funds.
Want People to Say Yes? Listen to Them.
The newsletter emphasizes the importance of understanding how to effectively communicate and follow instructions when seeking help from influential figures, particularly in the fundraising context.
Time Dislocations in Venture Capital
The newsletter discusses the concept of venture capital as a long-term investment strategy and examines current market conditions to highlight opportunities for founders amidst a turbulent fundraising landscape.
Back up for air in 2025
The newsletter discusses the evolving landscape of venture capital, emphasizing the importance of liquidity and innovation opportunities for startups as they prepare for potential exits and fundraising in 2025.
From Lovable.dev’s AI-driven investor experiments to the reminder that “customers don’t care about your vision unless it solves their problem,” this week was a crash course in fundraising fundamentals and future-forward thinking. If there’s one theme across the board, it’s this: founders who ask the right questions, listen deeply, and adapt quickly are the ones raising smart — not just raising fast.
Stay tuned for next week’s roundup. Until then, keep building. 🚀