In this episode, Gemma Monclus talks with Kiran Mehta, a former VC turned operator, about a contrarian approach to early-stage investing: single check funds that invest once and never follow on.They unpack:Why the traditional VC logic of follow-on investments might be flawedHow single check funds can reduce signaling risk and align interests better between founders and investorsThe cultural and market differences between UK and US venture ecosystems, especially regarding exit sizes and founder secondariesThe challenges founders face with multi-round investors and the importance of clear capital strategiesKey disciplines needed to make single check fund models work consistently in today’s marketIf you want to rethink venture capital norms and explore a bold thesis on how early-stage funding could evolve, this episode is for you.

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