Investors are not pinched between two kinds of fear: fear of investing in startups that fizzle, and fear of missing out on startups that take off
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The way to get big returns in venture investing is not by trying to avoid losses, but by trying to ensure you get some of the big hits 1 0 1The behavior of investors is often opaque to founders 1 0 2Investors are pinched between two kinds of fear: fear of investing in startups that fizzle, and fear of missing out on startups that take off 1 0 2Fast growth makes startups attractive investments 1 0 2Investors can't wait around if a startup is growing fast 1 0 2The amount a startup should raise depends on the startup's needs, not on the amount investors are willing to invest 1 0 2Significant growth between two investor meetings makes investors eager to close, while flat or decreasing numbers can cause investors to get cold feet 1 0 2Good investors don't lead startups on; their reputations are too valuable 1 0 2Some investors may lack numeracy skills or believe they cannot predict startup outcomes 1 0 2Investors may pressure founders to stop raising money until they commit to them 1 0 2