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Why VCs ghost founders, or reject deals and never speak to the founder again | TechCrunch

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VC ghosting is an undeniable signal of a lack of interest.

If a VC wanted to invest, they would definitely respond to your cold call or get back to you after the pitch.

There are a variety of reasons why a VC might vanish after a founder thought they would agree to a meeting, or worse after one.

VCs say dishonesty can take place in a variety of forms, including exaggerations and a lack of transparency.

Disrespectful founders can also be turned off when they call you names and threaten you.

If a founder says something racist or sexist, they're cut off from VCs.

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