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Vishwa Lingam

Founder of Simulatio... • 21d

🚫 Why VCs Reject Your Pitch — Even If It’s a Solid One 💡 You're not alone if your startup pitch got rejected by a VC. But here's the hidden truth most won’t tell you: VCs have limited capital from their LPs (Limited Partners) & they’re under pressure to deliver 10x+ returns on that capital. That means they cherry-pick a few bets they believe can go big and say no to most others, even great ones. 🧠 They don’t invest in every promising idea, they invest in ideas that fit their fund thesis, timing, and target market size. It’s not always about you, it’s about them and what they’re optimizing for. 🔍 🧭 Early-stage founders? Don’t rely solely on VCs. Instead, look for angel investors, operator-investors, syndicates, etc who bring belief, support, & flexibility. 💬 Rejection from a VC doesn’t mean your idea lacks value. It means you need to find aligned capital, not just smart capital. 💥 Finally remember that your investors are not just investing on vision but also for returns.

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