How we apply arts-based approaches to investing
Our success as pre-seed investors means investing in non-obvious things, early.
It could be a unique technology thesis, a founder’s idea, or having a problem-solving breakthrough with one of our portfolio companies.
Look for the Unexpected
By suspending judgement and slowing our observation + listening with founders, we pick up non-obvious parts of the “picture.” We pinpoint the relevant parts of an investment opportunity early in our process.
Champion-Challenger Decision-making
We stomp the grapes! Each deal has a ‘champion’ and a ‘challenger’ to build a rigorous set of questions and data prior to investment. Final decision accountability rests with the challenger.
Know Humans
We seek new people and communities to engage on ideas, learning and perspectives. This expansive network approach keeps us at the forefront for deal flow.