Re:Ask HN: How would you treat a VC who turned you down but ...
by ig1 on Monday November 11, 2013 @07:56PM
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Many large startups who've gone on to raise multiple large rounds have taken money from VCs who've rejected them previously, it's not uncommon as VCs reject companies for a whole host of reasons many of which have nothing to do with how much the VC likes you/your vision/etc.
In practice what really matters is your relationship with the VC and the the partner who's leading the round.
If you feel resentment or that they don't understand your business then politely decline and move on, it'll be in no-ones interest if you take their money while feeling angry at them. If you're feeling ambivalent then consider them like any other VC you're evaluating taking money from.
In practice what really matters is your relationship with the VC and the the partner who's leading the round.
If you feel resentment or that they don't understand your business then politely decline and move on, it'll be in no-ones interest if you take their money while feeling angry at them. If you're feeling ambivalent then consider them like any other VC you're evaluating taking money from.