ISSUE 024 - MARCH 2025
.webp)
6 considerations for early-stage investing
See what makes early-stage investors successful with insights from Techstars' Managing Director Keith Camhi. Learn why founding teams matter most, how combining referrals with outreach strengthens deal sourcing, and why human judgment remains essential despite AI's growing role in venture capital.
Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for monthly insights.
Sign upSnacks
.webp)
The missing piece in product-market fit
Customer success is often the overlooked last step in achieving true product-market fit. Learn how to quantify success metrics, capture user "aha" moments, and transform early feedback into a scalable framework that proves your solution delivers real value.
.webp)
Understanding deal flow software for venture capital firms
Are you using all of the essential features of deal flow software within your firm? Get tips on which capabilities to look for—from automated data entry to relationship intelligence—to track deals, manage portfolio companies, and use your network more effectively.
Press Play
.webp)
Due diligence 2.0: Strategies for the AI era
At a time when traditional due diligence approaches are being tested, Vanessa Larco is taking a different approach. Former NEA Partner now on the cusp of launching a new fund, Larco is rethinking how investors assess the deals in their pipeline—combining a deep understanding of first principles with a strategy that pushes new technologies to their limits.
Join us on April 3 to hear her perspective on due diligence in early-stage investing.
VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY
“Affinity’s Deal Assist has been a great tool for processing information quickly, especially when we are looking into a new deal or need information at hand. It's just faster to ask Deal Assist the question and let it process all notes and decks in order to provide an answer within seconds."
Mayra Soto, Senior Associate, Building Ventures
.webp)
Your network is bigger
than you think
Join our weekly demo to see Affinity in action and learn how you can use your network to find, manage, and close more deals.
Register