Lessons from a VC on Series A and More

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In this episode of Startup Success , we're joined by Manish Patel, founding partner at Nava Ventures and self-described accidental venture capitalist. Manish shares his fascinating journey into venture capital, including the challenges and rewards of running a Series A-focused fund and his firm’s thesis-driven approach to investing.We discuss: What Manish looks for when investing in Series A startups and founders Advice on preparing for and raising a Series A round The current state of the startup ecosystem and why Manish is excited about 2025 Important areas a startup founder should focus on besides the usual benchmark metrics This not-to-be-missed episode is packed with actionable advice for startup founders and thought-provoking perspectives on the art and science of venture capital.

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