Fisher: I rarely reject early-stage startup deals based on price alone
Adam Fisher · Adam Fisher: Why Small Markets are Better Than Big Markets | E1106 · 20VC with Harry Stebbings · Jan 22, 2024 · at 43:34
Adam Fisher, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, explains his investment criteria for early-stage companies and why valuation alone rarely stops him from investing.
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“Rarely have I turned down deals in the very early stages due to price alone.”
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