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Interesting approach
Too early for us
Let's keep in touch
We're taking a closer look at this space
Not within our investment thesis
We need to see more traction
I need to discuss with my partners
Your valuation is a bit high
We're excited about your vision
We love your team
Capital efficient
It's a crowded market
We see this as a lifestyle business
Strategic investor
We typically lead rounds
Product‑market fit is key
We'd like to see more technical differentiation
Impressive founding team
It's not you, it's the market
We're in a holding pattern right now
We have a thorough due diligence process
Our partners add real value
We back bold visions
Your TAM analysis is compelling
We invest in founders, not just ideas
This feels early for institutional capital
Have you considered bootstrapping?
We're founder-friendly investors
Our portfolio companies often collaborate
We take a hands-off approach
Interesting unit economics
What's your moat?
We should sync again in Q3
The timing seems right
We want to see how the seed round plays out
This could be a category-defining company
What's your burn rate?
Our LPs are excited about this space
You're leaving money on the table
We should align on expectations
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