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Inside the document VCs use to get to a "Yes"

Sep 13, 2026

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8 min read

Inside the document VCs use to get to a "Yes"

Early-stage investment memo breakdown

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The check you have to write before raising a VC fund

Sep 6, 2026

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6 min read

The check you have to write before raising a VC fund

The personal capital required to raise

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Want the VC offer? Stop preparing like everyone else

Aug 30, 2026

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5 min read

Want the VC offer? Stop preparing like everyone else

How exceptional candidates research a firm before the interview

Aug 23, 2026

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7 min read

How VCs decide what size check to write

Check size isn't about conviction (usually)

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Aug 16, 2026

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4 min read

Why VCs passed on the better idea

Two founders, same market, same month. Only one got funded

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Aug 9, 2026

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6 min read

How I broke into VC in 3 months

My detailed journey

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Aug 2, 2026

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5 min read

How carry actually gets paid out

Two types of carry distribution structures

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Jul 26, 2026

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3 min read

VC platform roles & compensation

What each pillar does and what it pays at every level

Nicole DeTommaso

Jul 19, 2026

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4 min read

How VC fund math works (simple)

Investments and outcomes

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100+ Venture Capital Guides

Inside the document VCs use to get to a "Yes"

The check you have to write before raising a VC fund

Want the VC offer? Stop preparing like everyone else

How VCs decide what size check to write

Why VCs passed on the better idea

How I broke into VC in 3 months

How carry actually gets paid out

VC platform roles & compensation

How VC fund math works (simple)

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