True Ventures managing partner Puneet Agarwal joins TechCrunch’s Build Mode to explain how a firm that reviews thousands of startups a year ends up writing only about 20 checks. He covers what makes founders stand out, how to reach investors without an established Silicon Valley network, and the mistakes that sink early fundraising conversations. The episode also walks through due diligence, term sheets and why raising more money is not always the better outcome.
True Ventures partner explains what founders must prove in 2026
A managing partner at True Ventures breaks down what early-stage founders still have to get right to land a first check.
