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Underscore VC
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Underscore VC is an early-stage, Boston-based venture capital firm backing bold entrepreneurs with an aligned community designed to fit each startup's unique needs.
We believe that it takes a community to build an enduring company. That's why we've rewritten the rules of VC to surround early-stage founders with a curated expert community we call the Underscore Core. Through the Core, founders receive the benefits of the right expertise, from the right people, at the right time - all on our dime.
We believe that it takes a community to build an enduring company. That's why we've rewritten the rules of VC to surround early-stage founders with a curated expert community we call the Underscore Core. Through the Core, founders receive the benefits of the right expertise, from the right people, at the right time - all on our dime.
Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman | Core Summit 2023
Underscore VC Partner Lily Lyman sits down with Rahul Vohra, Founder & CEO of Superhuman, to discuss everything from product-market fit, to co-founder dynamics, AI strategy, and meditation.
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Core Summit 2023 Recap Reel
Просмотров 4411 месяцев назад
We can't stop talking about how much fun we had at #CoreSummit23! The vibe was electric. If you're one of our 600 attendees who are eager to relive the experience, or you want to check out what you missed, we've got you covered in this highlight reel! Another big thank you to the 2023 sponsors who made it happen! Platinum: GW & Wade Gold: Gunderson Dettmer, J.P. Morgan, WilmerHale Silver: Alera...
How to Announce Your Seed Funding
Просмотров 686Год назад
When you file your Form D with the SEC, it becomes public record. Get your ducks in a row before you get scooped. Underscore VC marketing director Devin Nash shares how to announce your Seed funding. For more info, see our in-depth guide to announcing your round: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/how-to-announce-your-seed-funding/ 00:00 0:26 Reasons Not to Announce Your Funding 1:31 Why You Should A...
How to Close Your Seed Funding Round
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There’s still plenty of work to do once you get a term sheet. Underscore VC operating partner Jimmy Orsillo shares tips for negotiating term sheets, working with legal counsel, and closing the deal. Recommended Resources: www.ycombinator.com/documents/ “Cleanest” Terms: nvca.org/model-legal-documents/ And a template to update your investors: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/investor-update-template...
How Founders Can Prepare for the VC Due Diligence Process
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What should founders expect during venture capital due diligence? Underscore VC investor Brian Devaney walks through the process and shares how to best prepare for it. 00:00 0:26 Spending More Time with the Founder 1:06 Feedback from Potential Customers 1:20 Existing Customer References 2:29 Reference Checks on the Founder 2:54 Reviewing Key Business Risks 3:32 Bringing Other Investors Up to Speed
How Much Seed Funding Should You Raise?
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How much money should I raise in a Seed round? Underscore VC operating partner Jimmy Orsillo shares advice to help founders answer this question. 00:00 0:15 Build a Plan to Reach Your Milestones 0:37 How Much Capital Will You Need for this Plan 1:11 Manage Cash Prudently 2:01 4-6 Month Cushion 3:01 Back Up Your Target Round Size with Data 4:19 First Principles
How to Discuss Your Competitive Landscape in Your Pitch
Просмотров 625Год назад
Every business has competition-even if it’s not direct. Underscore VC partner Chris Gardner outlines how to talk about your competitive landscape in a Seed funding pitch. See some examples in our guide to the competitive landscape slide: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/competitive-landscape-slide/ 00:00 0:30 Creating a 2x2 Matrix 1:37 How Would Your Competitors Draw a 2x2? 2:33 Mistake #1: "We Hav...
How to Approach Market Sizing in Your Pitch Deck
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What’s the most convincing way to measure your market opportunity? Underscore VC partner Richard Dulude shares best practices for how to calculate market size. See examples in our resource on market sizing: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/bottom-up-market-size-slide/ 00:00 0:27 Why Not to Use Top-Down Market Sizing 0:49 The Case for Bottom-Up Market Sizing 1:01 Start With an Individual Customer
How to Outline Your Startup’s Business Model Slide
Просмотров 809Год назад
Investors know that an early-stage revenue model is likely to change over time-but they still want to hear how you’re thinking about it. Underscore VC partner Lily Lyman explains what to focus on a Seed-stage pitch. Learn more about business models here: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/disruptive-business-models/ 00:00 0:32 Expectations at the Seed Stage 1:08 Your Business Model Hypotheses 1:49 Fi...
How to Balance a Long-Term Vision with Short-Term Execution
Просмотров 373Год назад
It can be challenging for a founder to pitch a huge vision for a business-while also staying focused on making progress in the here and now. Underscore VC investor Sooah Cho explains how to strike the right balance in your pitch. Read more about this balance in our article, How Do You Balance Vision and Execution? underscore.vc/startupsecrets/balance-vision-execution/ 00:00 0:15 Why This Matter...
How to Present Your Value Proposition Slide
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Underscore VC partner Chris Gardner explains how to describe the problem you’re solving, the solution you’re building, and the customer pain that it addresses. For more info, see our value proposition framework: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/how-to-write-a-value-proposition/ 00:00 0:14 Introduce the Customer You're Solving For 0:22 Describe How You Discovered this Problem 1:15 Explain Why You're...
How to Talk About Your Team Slide in a Pitch Deck
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From experience, to attitude, to strengths and weaknesses-Underscore VC investor Sooah Cho shares what Seed investors are looking for in a founding startup team. For more info, check out our guide to hiring startup talent: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/startup-hiring/ 00:00 0:17 Why Team is so Important 1:01 Your "Why" for Building This Company 1:39 Superpowers 2:00 Weaknesses and Gaps 2:24 Auth...
How to Give a Strong Startup Pitch
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From scripting to practice to ordering slides, Underscore VC partner Chris Gardner shares best practices for how to pitch your startup. For more resources, check out our Seed pitch deck template: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/how-to-pitch-to-investors/ 00:00 0:12 Create a Narrative 0:26 Write it Down 1:14 Develop a Story Arc 2:24 Practice, Practice, Practice 3:52 Pitch Deck Structure 4:56 Make i...
What Are Investors Looking for in Seed Investments?
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How much traction do you really need to raise a Seed round? Underscore VC investor Brian Devaney shares what investors are looking for in a team, market, and product. For more info, take a look at our piece on Seed milestones: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/seed-funding-milestones/ 00:00 0:12 A Uniquely Qualified Team 0:48 The Ability to Ship Product and Iterate 1:42 Initial Traction Can Be More ...
Reference Checking: How to Vet Potential Investors
Просмотров 602Год назад
Underscore VC partner Richard Dulude shares how to vet an investor at both a firm and personal level, so you can streamline your fundraising process and make the best choice for your business. For more guidance, take a look at our investor questionnaire: underscore.vc/startupsecrets/vetting-potential-investors/ 00:00 0:17 How to Determine if the VC Invests in Businesses Like Yours 1:10 How to V...
Seed Round Valuation: How Much is Your Startup Worth?
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Seed Round Valuation: How Much is Your Startup Worth?
Welcome to Underscore VC’s Seed Funding Series
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Welcome to Underscore VC’s Seed Funding Series
Founding CMO of Hubspot Shares When to Make Your 1st Marketing Hire
Просмотров 612 года назад
Founding CMO of Hubspot Shares When to Make Your 1st Marketing Hire
People Executive Gabriela Serret-Campos Talks Competency Based Hiring
Просмотров 642 года назад
People Executive Gabriela Serret-Campos Talks Competency Based Hiring
Core Collective Series | Mike Volpe, Founding CMO at Hubspot
Просмотров 1062 года назад
Core Collective Series | Mike Volpe, Founding CMO at Hubspot
Core Collective Series | Amory Wakefield, Chief Product Officer at Hydrow
Просмотров 252 года назад
Core Collective Series | Amory Wakefield, Chief Product Officer at Hydrow
Core Collective Series | Gabriela Serret-Campos, VP of People at Chronosphere
Просмотров 402 года назад
Core Collective Series | Gabriela Serret-Campos, VP of People at Chronosphere
Learn About The Underscore VC Core Partner Program
Просмотров 1402 года назад
Learn About The Underscore VC Core Partner Program
Startup Secrets Studio | Series A Fundraising: Streamline Your Process
Просмотров 1192 года назад
Startup Secrets Studio | Series A Fundraising: Streamline Your Process
Core Collective Series | Rags Gupta, President at Butlr.io
Просмотров 962 года назад
Core Collective Series | Rags Gupta, President at Butlr.io
Startup Secrets Studio | Series A Fundraising: Milestones & Tactics
Просмотров 1642 года назад
Startup Secrets Studio | Series A Fundraising: Milestones & Tactics
How CareAcademy Evolved its Go-to-Market Strategy During Covid-19
Просмотров 322 года назад
How CareAcademy Evolved its Go-to-Market Strategy During Covid-19
Dharmesh Shah on How HubSpot Designed Its Famed Startup Culture
Просмотров 2882 года назад
Dharmesh Shah on How HubSpot Designed Its Famed Startup Culture