I thought it wouldn’t matter.
2 years later, it nearly ruined our exit.
That early investor blocked our M&A deal.
Misaligned incentives.
Hidden agenda.
And no way to clean it up.
You don’t just raise capital.
You build your cap table.
And that cap table will speak louder than your deck.
Now I filter every check with this:
1️⃣ Is this investor aligned with our long-term vision?
2️⃣ Will they block, slow, or sabotage exits?
3️⃣ Can I trust them when things go sideways?
4️⃣ Are they founder-friendly or just founder-dependent?
5️⃣ Would I want them in the room at a board meeting?
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