At the pre-seed stage, we’re often among the very first investors founders speak to. Sometimes there’s no deck yet. Often the product is still under wraps. And LinkedIn profiles are intentionally vague, as they should be. That’s not a bug,…
Founder: “We’re pre-revenue, pre-MVP… and we’re raising $5M.” Me (VC): “Got it. I’m a pre-seed investor, so I’m probably not the right fit at that check size. If you decide to raise less, I’d be happy to take a look.”…
The capital is there… but the "flight to quality" is at an all-time high.
You are ready for pre-seed the day you decide to move faster than everyone else.
The original version of the newsletter was published on Linkedin. In November #FIRGUN officially celebrates 5 years. See my update on what I’ve learned from writing Firgun and what keeps me going. In case you’re new here, the word “Firgun”…
“When people get very excited, as they are today about AI for example, **every experiment gets funded, every company gets funded — the good ideas and the bad ideas — and investors have a hard time, in the middle of…
You’ve just wrapped up a pitch meeting with a top-tier VC firm. You nailed the deck, the demo went flawlessly, and you left feeling a buzz of optimism. A week goes by, then two. Finally, an email lands in your…
The original version of this newsletter was published on Linkedin. Subscribe now to get the next edition in your inbox. In case you’re new here, the word “Firgun” (pronounced ‘feer-goon’) is an informal modern Hebrew term and concept in Israeli culture…
AI startups in Israel secure nearly 47% of all tech investments, despite making up only 30% of the tech sector. In just 18 months, we’ve witnessed Israeli AI startups raise over $2.8 billion across 180+ deals, yet 70% of these…
While the summer is half way gone, it’s peak season for summer internships and as we’re fresh off our latest round of summer internship interviews for Remagine Ventures, I wanted to share tips on how to get a VC internship…
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