In this episode of Seed to Success, Alastair explores the world of Venture Capital with Audrey Miller of Tapestry, a seed and pre-seed VC firm that focuses on repeat founders. Get ready for a deep dive into the pulse of early-stage funding as Audrey unveils the latest trends and sheds light on the market's countercyclical nature.

She discusses the need for VCs to go beyond just providing capital and answers the question we all want to know – what are VCs really looking for? This episode is a must listen for anyone navigating the complex world of early-stage VC funding.

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or a start-up founder looking to secure funding, this episode offers actionable advice and takeaways.

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Show notes:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:13 - What makes Tapestry unique

00:07:57 - Repeat founders

00:13:32 - Importance of big TAM

00:14:34 - Technical founders

00:16:35 - Advantages and disadvantages of naivety

00:16:53 - Importance of founder experience

00:18:11 - Number of co-founders

00:20:26 - Team, product, or market?

00:27:36 - Investment process

00:33:40 - Team approach in investing

00:34:12 - Tapestry's investment focus

00:35:03 - Investment decision-making

00:38:00 - Deal sourcing

00:43:25 - Ongoing communication

00:47:11 - Key metrics

00:51:09 - Early-stage VC trends

00:52:32 - Impact of market downturn

00:54:54 - Hot sectors and trends

00:57:48 - Cyclical nature of VC

00:58:55 - Top tip for founders