Decoding Due Diligence - Altos Ventures
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One of the most mystifying parts of venture fundraising is the murky process of due diligence. There is a ton of advice out there on how to get in and pitch a venture investor, but little on how to manage the boring-sounding but critical due diligence process. Yet this is where make or break happens for many venture deals. Due diligence is the homework that investors do – tech reviews, reference calls, market checks – to understand the opportunities and risks of an investment. For some investors, diligence is a structured process. For others, it’s an informal dating ritual. Either way, it’s…
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