First Round Capital
3 statements across 3 episodes · 2 bullish · 1 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Jun 6, 2020 by Troy Carter · said 7 times in 4 episodes since 2020 · across every show →
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brought up most by Mike Salguero (4), Troy Carter (2), David Heath (1)
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2022 5 mentions in 2 episodes 3 per episode
2021 1 mention in 1 episode
2020 1 mention in 1 episode
Everything said about First Round Capital, oldest first
Jun 6, 2020 positive
Black founders need equal capital access and standard ROI expectations, not charity
“Like those black businesses should be held to the same standard of return on capital. It's just the opportunity to have access to that capital. Have access to the support and training that Y Combinator companies may get, or that, you know, first-round capital …”
Feb 25, 2021 positive
Troy Carter: Black founders need equal capital access, not charity
“Like, those Black businesses should be held to the same standard of return on capital. It's just the opportunity to have access to that capital, have access to the support and training that Y Combinator companies may get, or that, you know, first-round capital…”
Sep 19, 2022 negative
Top VCs including First Round and General Catalyst rejected Bombas
“I met with first round capital, general catalyst, Maveron, you know, all the names that we know today of backing up some of the biggest and best brands and companies. And Despite having connections or relationships with people, when I showed up with a deck tal…”