The questions founders ask us privately.
Answered here so you do not have to spend a meeting on them. If something is missing, ask and we will add it.
Reaching us and getting an answer.
Do we need a warm introduction?
No. Cold email works here and always has. Every message reaches one of us directly and gets a reply within three business days.
What size cheque do you write?
We size the first cheque to the round rather than quoting a fixed band, and we keep room for the next one. Ask us directly and you will get a real number for your situation.
Do you lead rounds?
Sometimes. When we lead we set terms and help assemble the rest of the round. When we follow a lead we respect, we stay just as involved.
How long does a decision take?
Two meetings and about two weeks. If we are going to be slower than that, we will tell you why at the start rather than let it drift.
Will you sign an NDA before a first meeting?
No, and no early-stage firm should. We do not share your materials outside the partnership, we do not talk to your competitors about you, and we will put that in writing.
Whether we are the right firm for you.
We are pre-product. Is it too early?
Usually not. What we need instead of a product is unusual depth in the problem and a specific first customer in mind.
We have already raised from someone else. Can you still join?
Yes. We regularly come into a round that is partly assembled, and we are comfortable following a lead we respect.
What are your terms like?
Standard and short. No participating preferred, no ratchets, and no exploding offers. A board seat only when we lead.
Where do you invest?
India first. We are based in Hyderabad and spend time in Bengaluru and Mumbai. We are very happy backing Indian teams selling to customers anywhere in the world.
What the relationship looks like.
Do you charge portfolio companies for support?
Never. If you are an investee, the advisory work is not billed to you and there are no preferred vendors taking a cut.
What happens if our company struggles?
We stay engaged and tell you honestly what we can and cannot do next. Most companies worth backing go sideways for a while at some point.
Can we talk to founders you have worked with?
Please do. Ask and we will connect you, including with someone where things did not go to plan. We will not tell them you are calling.
Still have a question?
Ask it directly. We answer email faster than most firms answer forms.