Very Interesting Read !!
Most founders don’t mess up their VC application answers. They misunderstand the questions.
Here’s a 6-panel visual guide that decodes what VCs are really asking behind the typical application prompts:
> Progress with Customers
They’re not looking for vanity metrics. They want to know if you’ve found product-market fit and how you’ve evolved through customer feedback.
> Why Now
This is about market timing, technology readiness, and your team’s unique advantage at this moment.
> Market Size
Avoid inflated numbers. Show a structured view of your Total Addressable Market, Serviceable Market, and your actual go-to-market focus.
> Team
Investors want to see if your team has the right mix of skills, strong chemistry, and a track record of execution.
> Use of Funds
Budgets are not enough. They expect a clear connection between fund allocation and business milestones.
> Vision
Show ambition, but keep it grounded in a logical and scalable path.
Clarity builds trust. Save this before your next application. 😊
Pratibha. Love your martial look forward to meet you in Bangaluru. I am a serious Bangalore kid. Looking forward to launching world’s largest projects. Like you said investors want numbers I am getting my numbers together.