In the early days of venture capital, geography and pedigree often shaped where checks went. But today, some of the most transformative ideas are coming from founders who don’t check the traditional boxes — and that’s exactly where we focus.

The traditional view of investors as boardroom overlords is outdated. In the most successful partnerships, founders and investors operate as a team — not as opposing forces.

Everyone loves a hockey-stick growth chart — but not all progress shows up in revenue. Behind the scenes, we track signals that help us understand whether a startup is just gaining users or actually building something enduring.