Independent rating of Foundation Capital VC fund
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Very Good Experience
I met with Ashu Garg recently and found him to be open, honest and full of insights that were very helpful to our company. We do not seek funding in our first meeting with VC firms. Our approach is to get to know them first to see what they can bring to the table to help build a successful company. I came away with a clear sense that Foundation Capital would add a lot of value as an investor, and in fact would make a great lead for any round we might put together in the next few months.
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Good Positive Experience
I had a recent meeting with Rich there, he has not really changed much (unlike some folks in this business), he is still a what some may call a "good" fellow.
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Thorough Feedback
Foundation gave thorough feedback to me when they rejected my request for funding. I disagree with the reasoning, but appreciate the fact that they understood what I was showing them and could outline and explain their reasons for turning it down. When rejections occur, this is the way they should happen.
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Entrepreneur's Fund
Foundation Capital is a very supporting fund. All their partners have a strong execution experience, they understand and empathize with, the entrepreneur. They stand behind their firms during the roller coaster tide, even when other funds give up.
They have invested in my company in a preemptive round, which they led and took all the outside portion of the round. The company immediately got into trouble, and they kept funding it until today.
Besides this great approach, they do not bring much value in networking and execution.
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Strange but Polite
A GP called me 15 min before my pitch to cancel.
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Charles Moldow: This is How You Know a VC Adds Value
We pitched Charles Moldow for our Series A and he decided to pass (he did this respectfully, making sure to call me personally and walk me through his reasoning for why they weren't interested right now, but might be in the future).
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Mike Brown == Great Partner.
Mike brought us into Partech for our Series-A with himself and Nicolas El Baze. Could not ask for a better partner with more insight and integrity. Sometimes a young company can experience growing pains, and Mike was right there with us rolling up his sleeves to help in any way he could. I wouldn't hesitate at the opportunity to work with Mike again.
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Flakes
I interviewed to be the CEO of one of Foundation's investments last year. I was the the CEO who could have saved this investment, and turned it into a real home run - and they agreed. They used an east coast headhunter to manage the process, who found someone at a company I'd done 10 years ago who didn't like me, so they canned the process. Their company is now in the process of shutting down because these guys were so intent on crossing the "ts" and dotting the "Is" before they hired anyone to lead the venture, even though the team and the founder really wanted me. I could go on and on, but they put put form over function, and lost their investment, and ruined the founder's opportunity and vision, and the team members lost their jobs.
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A Professional, Useful Cold Call Experience
We are a new technology firm, and Foundation Capital was one of our first VC pitches for a bunch of very green entrepreneurs.
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Ashmeet Sidana is a Solid Guy
Ashmeet went above and beyond several times helping us with valuable intros and advice even though we did not end up doing a deal with them.
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Charles Moldow Thinks Like an Entrepeneur
We pitched to Charles in a meeting, and found that he was great at thinking through our business challenges like we do. Despite being a VC, his interests were aligned with maximizing the value we could extract from the smallest amount of capital we need to raise so as to conserve equity on the round and get us to a higher valuation on the next round. He also understood our space and wanted to focus on the important business questions at hand (who are your customers" what are the obstacles in the sales process") rather than questions about terms or money/milestones. Overall, a great listener who seemed like he genuinely cared about our business.
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We Like Mike
I couldn't agree more: we like Mike. Over several meetings, he's proven always responsive, moves the ball forward with both the company's operational and funding goals, has good insight, and is an overall asset and breath of fresh air in the VC industry.
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Foundation is One of the Best
I have been a CEO, founder, seed investor and board member of a number of venture backed companies. The team at Foundation is one of the best from the standpoint of understanding and support for the entrepreneur. I have found them to be extremely responsive. In my most recent company I have had the opportunity to have Mike Schuh as a Board member, not only is he available 24x7 but his advice and willingness to roll up his sleeves to solve problems is very unique. The key point is we build our companies for success and Foundation is a partner that will stick with you all the way!
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Charles Moldow Very Responsive
I've been working with Charles on and off again for years, but over the past year as an Entrepeneur and advisor to a few companies, Charles has come through time and time again with good advice, and useful introductions.
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Foundation Has Operational Experience
We met a number of VCs when we were raising the money. Many firms are dominated by financial guys. In contrast, most partners at Foundation have had operational experiences. This has turned out to be very helpful. Adam Grosser and Charles Moldow give pointed and insightful advice.
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Charles: Quick to Respond
I needed an introduction to a potential strategic partner - Charles was able to connect me in a matter of hours. I only know him through a mutual acquaintence and was pleased to get a response so quickly.
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Charles Moldow and Mike Brown are Great!
Charles has backed us from the very beginning of our company. With Mike's addition, the consumer internet group is incredibly helpful on all facets of our business -- product planning, introductions and marketing strategies. We are looking forward to a long relationship with them.
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Mike Brown Rocks!!!
I had sent over my summary to them over the weekend. Mike was quick to respond on saturday and fixed up a phone chat. Promptly called up at the appointed time and patiently listened to things. Mike listened to all the things and explained to me about their situation. Atleast he was honest and straight forward enough to tell the true facts and reasons. When i asked him of suggestion or frank opinion, he was honest enough. I would suggest anyone to approach them as they can be trusted.
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Unpleasant Experience
Recently had the opportunity to pitch Warren and Mike. Pretty disappointing meeting -- Warren hostile (for no obvious reason) from the minute we walked in the door. And he never had the courtesy to follow up in any way to our meeting.
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Adam Grosser
Good guy, great intentions, very bright and creative. If he offers help (people, numbers, customers, collaborators, etc.) make sure YOU follow up, because he most likely won't.
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Room for One More on the Mike Brown Bandwagon?
sorry to be a late to the party, but i want to second the posts below that mike is a class act.
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Entrepreneur Friendly
The team's track record as successful entrepreneurs really comes through. Charles in particular thinks like an entrepreneur and was supportive and constructive. In order to pitch them, think they want to see the $1b idea. but, they will help you think about how to get together.
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Mike Brown's Got Fans!
[Had to chime in on this one!] I'm in lock step with wazapandy. Mike was the reason that we chose Partech to lead our series B round also.
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Mike Brown / Great New Hire by Foundation!
foundation should be very happy to have a new partner on board: mike brown. mike worked for partech before moving on to foundation.
at partech he was the main reason why I decided to let partech lead our B-round...
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Mike Brown is Amazing
Mike is an advisor to my company and has alone added more value than the remaining full slate of advisors combined. He contributes tremendous insights for a wide breadth of business challenges faced by a young startup such as ours. In addition, he has a shockingly large rolodex, even for a company which is outside the traditional sectors covered by Silicon Valley venture capitalists. Having worked in venture capital for a number of years, I have spent time with many VCs and have found few that truly add value like Mike does. His business savvy and tremendous intellectual horsepower are an enormous asset for the companies he advises.
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Elmore is a Good Guy
Worked closely with Bill recently and have nothing but great things to say about him. Level headed and willing to work for you. Just what you want from a VC.
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6 Months to Reply to an Email
The longest time to reply to an email that I've ever experienced. I kid you not... 6 months. Why bother replying"
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The Hot Receptionist Was the Only Thing of Value
Charles Moldaw was nice. Warren Weiss said that they wanted to move forward but was a total grump. More smart morons.