Itβs not easy to just setup a VC firm correctly and run it. Thereβs regulatory, fees, thesis and raising the funds. Then itβs managing. You typically have an LP structure. You have to also have strong deal flow. Funds are judged by IRR and a few other metrics.
Y Combinator the most successful accelerator that has housed unicorns pulls 7% (though it goes to 10-12%) can do that because they have an entire VC network that trusts their process because it has been proven. Their alumni network is amazing along with the VC network. Worth it?
So when you have other accelerators trying to jump out with the same kind of structure they must be compared to the benchmark and check fine print. I always applaud our people to get into these spaces but make sure no corners are cut and itβs done right. Black Startups represent only about 2.5% of all VC investment. And the ones who get funded are typically underfunded but still make it work. If you all think that public markets are dope private is better. Risk is definitely there but if the fund you invest with has a good team and deal flow, good chance for success. But that takes operations not just writing a check. I hope this helps.
Weβre officially live on @ProductHunt !
For a startup, this is a big moment.
Product Hunt is where new tech products get discovered, tested, upvoted, and talked about by founders, operators, investors, and early adopters. It is one of the few places on the internet where your product gets put in front of people who actually care about what you built.
So yes, this is a launch.
But it is also a pressure test.
And weβre proud to say Vettable is ready for it.
We built Vettable because fundraising is still broken.
Founders pitch without knowing how fundable they really are.
Investors waste time sorting through noise.
Accelerators are forced to make high stakes decisions without enough standardized data.
Vettable changes that.
We help startups understand their fundability before they pitch.
We give founders a clearer picture of where they stand, what needs work, and how to become more investor ready.
For investors, Vettable helps cut through the noise with better diligence, better matching, and better decision support.
For accelerators and incubators, it creates a smarter way to evaluate, benchmark, and support startups at scale.
This is bigger than a launch for us.
It is a statement.
We believe the future of fundraising will be more transparent, more intelligent, and more merit-based.
We believe founders deserve to know where they stand before they walk into the room.
And we believe capital should move with more clarity.
Huge thank you to our team for getting us here.
Mark Monroe Bethany Williams Amit Pal Payal Thakur
Building a company is hard.
Building one in public is even harder.
Every late night, every product decision, every conversation, every iteration led to this moment.
Weβre just getting started.
If our mission at Vettable resonates with you, check us out on Product Hunt, support the launch, and let us know what you think.
Letβs make some noise.
https://t.co/PtRELZaF4K
#ProductHunt #StartupLaunch #FounderJourney #Startups #Fundraising
Look at what done made it to the hunt:
1 year free access to founders. The code is on the site
https://t.co/UNx4Cc8Bc4
Feel free to give it an upvote @GetVettable
Some investors refuse to meet if you send an NDA before sharing your data room.
Brutal truth: You're caught between protecting your IP and getting in front of capital.
Send an NDA β "Too early stage for this."
Skip the NDA β Your competitive advantage walks out the door.
But here's what we built to solve this: πππ π’π ππ’π§π€π¬.
Founders can now generate trackable links with two access levels:
β’ Data Room only
β’ Data Room + AI insights
No investor signup required. No friction. But you see exactly who viewed what and when they accessed your materials.
Translation: You maintain control without creating barriers.
Meanwhile, investors get immediate access to standardized profiles instead of scattered pitch decks. Higher quality conversations from day one.
Founders shouldn't choose between protection and access.
#Fundraising #Startups #VentureCapital #Vettable
@amarifields_ Then the validation becomes technical milestones, not product usage. Deep tech has different signals but investors still want proof of progress.