What technical signals do VCs look for in startups?

VCs evaluate: 1) Architecture scalability, 2) Code quality and practices, 3) Technical team experience, 4) Technology choices appropriateness, 5) Product velocity and iteration speed. Most important is demonstrating you can build what you claim.

Do I need a technical co-founder to raise funding?

Not always, but it helps. Non-technical founders can succeed by: having a strong technical advisor, partnering with an experienced agency, or demonstrating deep domain expertise that compensates for technical gaps.

How do VCs evaluate technical teams during due diligence?

Common approaches: technical interviews with founders/CTOs, code repository review, architecture discussions, reference checks with previous technical leaders, and sometimes bringing in technical advisors for assessment.

What's the minimum technical team for raising a seed round?

For most startups: one strong technical lead (CTO or lead engineer) who can articulate architecture and lead development. Very technical products may need demonstrated ML or specialized expertise.

How fast should I be able to build to impress investors?

Velocity matters more than specific timelines. VCs want to see: regular shipping cadence (weekly or bi-weekly releases), responsiveness to user feedback, and ability to iterate quickly. Demonstrate momentum, not just a static product.

What technical signals do VCs look for in startups?

VCs evaluate: 1) Architecture scalability, 2) Code quality and practices, 3) Technical team experience, 4) Technology choices appropriateness, 5) Product velocity and iteration speed. Most important is demonstrating you can build what you claim.

Do I need a technical co-founder to raise funding?

Not always, but it helps. Non-technical founders can succeed by: having a strong technical advisor, partnering with an experienced agency, or demonstrating deep domain expertise that compensates for technical gaps.

How do VCs evaluate technical teams during due diligence?

Common approaches: technical interviews with founders/CTOs, code repository review, architecture discussions, reference checks with previous technical leaders, and sometimes bringing in technical advisors for assessment.

What's the minimum technical team for raising a seed round?

For most startups: one strong technical lead (CTO or lead engineer) who can articulate architecture and lead development. Very technical products may need demonstrated ML or specialized expertise.

How fast should I be able to build to impress investors?

Velocity matters more than specific timelines. VCs want to see: regular shipping cadence (weekly or bi-weekly releases), responsiveness to user feedback, and ability to iterate quickly. Demonstrate momentum, not just a static product.

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29%

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$2M-$5M

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$5K-$150K+

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