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Why VCs ghost founders, or reject deals and never speak to the founder again
Getting ghosted is never fun. Especially if you're a founder seeking capital from investors. It’s similar to dating. You might be left wondering “Why is
Eric Bahn, co-founder and general partner of Hustle Fund, relies on an automated email response to help him manage the influx of inbound deal opportunities he receives in his inbox. Bahn says sometimes his firm provided detailed feedback on a rejection and then that founder would “turn around and call you names and/or even threaten you.” He notices this happens more to his female colleagues than to himself. Addie Lerner Katz, founder and managing partner of Avid Ventures, pointed out that dishonesty can take place in a variety of forms, including exaggerations and a lack of transparency.
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