How to Interview an Investor

How to interview a potential investor

It tech-data-room is crucial to be ready to answer any questions venture capitalists may ask you about your past experience. You should be prepared to answer questions about your experience in the field and the deals you’ve made in the past (how you contributed value). You should be prepared to answer questions about general investment questions like how you would calculate a cap-table or most important metrics and ratios in the industry.

The most important thing to keep in mind when planning for an interview an investor is that they are looking for a person who is interested in early stage startups. Be sure to bring a lot energy to the interview and concentrate on the things that make you fired up about seed-stage company activities. This will allow you to distinguish yourself from other candidates and prove to the interviewer you are a good fit for their company.

Additionally, it’s essential to be aware of the particular risks involved in investing in a startup, like the typical exit strategy for an angel or seed-stage investment, the various control mechanisms available to investors including drag-along rights, veto rights and board composition guidelines. It’s important to know the typical deadlines for closing a VC deal, so that you can explain how your experience fits into.