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Venture Catalyst Score

Know how investors really treat founders.

The Venture Catalyst Score objectively measures how well investors support founders – not just how much they invest.

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Rate an investor from your cap table. Your review directly impacts their Venture Catalyst Score.

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Founder experience

How responsive is this investor when you reach out?

1 = Rarely responds · 5 = Consistently responsive within 48 hours

Has this investor made introductions that led to meaningful outcomes?

1 = No useful intros · 5 = Multiple intros that converted

Beyond capital, how much value does this investor add?

1 = Just a cheque · 5 = Actively contributes expertise and guidance

Does this investor give you direct, honest feedback?

1 = Only validates · 5 = Tells it straight, constructively challenges

Has this investor stayed engaged through difficult periods?

1 = Disappeared when hard · 5 = Showed up, stayed supportive

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Share your pitch experience

Pitched a firm but didn't get a term sheet? Your experience still matters. This feedback helps other founders know what to expect – how responsive firms are, whether they give clear answers, and how they treat founders during the process.

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Process experience

How responsive were they during the process?

1 = Rarely responded, long delays · 5 = Quick, consistent communication

How clear were they about their decision process and timeline?

1 = No clarity, kept us guessing · 5 = Clear expectations throughout

How respectful were they of your time?

1 = Excessive demands, wasted time · 5 = Efficient, respectful process

If they declined, how useful was their feedback?

1 = No feedback or generic · 5 = Specific, actionable feedback

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