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VC Jargons 101: What Investors Really Mean When They Say “It’s Not a Fit"

VC Jargons 101: What Investors Really Mean When They Say “It’s Not a Fit"

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Episode Summary“It’s not a fit.” “You’re too early.” “Let’s have one more meeting.” “We’re still building conviction.” If you’ve ever walked out of an investor meeting wondering what the hell any of that actually meant, this episode is for you.In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine decode the language of venture capital — from fundraising and negotiations to what happens once an investor is on your cap table. They unpack what investors might really mean when they say you’re too early (or somehow too far along), why “one more meeting” can be a sign they’re sitting on the fence, and when “keep us in the loop” is actually just a polite no.They also get into the weird world of VC jargon — including “conviction”, “due dilly”, “foundies”, “bridgie” and the ever-popular “let the lawyers sort it out”.Once the cheque has landed, they unpack what it really means when investors ask for an update, start asking about runway and burn, want to see revenue hit a certain milestone, or suddenly ask, “How’s it going with X?” They also talk about why regular communication matters, even when things aren’t going well.The big lesson? Founders shouldn’t have to speak fluent VC — and investors could probably do a much better job of explaining themselves.Time Stamps00:00 – Intro: Welcome to VC Gibberish01:20 – “It’s not a fit for us”: what does that actually mean?03:05 – Is it the company, the stage… or the founder?05:00 – The value of asking for honest feedback06:03 – Investors could be clearer too07:09 – “You’re too early”: is it really a no?08:45 – What “too far along” actually means11:05 – “Let’s have one more meeting”11:59 – Why investors ghost13:23 – Sitting on the fence and waiting for FOMO15:00 – “We’re discussing internally” and what happens inside a VC16:41 – When a slow process means you’re not a priority17:08 – Why the “momentum raise” is dead18:35 – The dangers of a June 30 deadline20:16 – What investors mean by “conviction”23:17 – “Keep us in the loop”: the polite no24:59 – When investors want to stay close for the next round25:28 – “Let us know when you have a lead”26:16 – When investors simply don’t have the capital27:16 – Negotiating the deal: welcome to the jargon28:23 – “Val”, “do dilly” and other questionable VC vocabulary30:03 – Information rights vs. investor updates32:01 – Foundies, Cindy and Bridgie32:47 – ESIC, ESVCLP and other acronyms33:40 – “Let the lawyers sort it out”35:50 – The strange two-week period when founders and investors aren’t on the same side36:38 – Once they’re on the cap table36:45 – “Can we get an update?”38:09 – What investors really mean when they ask about runway39:05 – Why you should update investors when things aren’t going well41:26 – When investors don’t want to lead or follow your next round42:40 – “Get to this revenue number and then we’ll talk”43:37 – The moving goalposts of investor benchmarks44:21 – How to benchmark against the best companies instead45:15 – “How’s it going with X?”46:23 – Ask why before you answer47:03 – Please send us your VC gibberish47:50 – OutroSponsors:First Cheque is supported by our wonderful sponsors:Deel: Global hiring and payroll can be a headache. Deel brings HR, IT and payroll together in one platform, helping companies including Shopify, Revolut and ElevenLabs scale internationally.Ready to expand your business?Build your global team with Deel at deel.com/dayone.___Pear Tree: Pear Tree helps Australian and New Zealand founders build high-performing offshore teams without the agency middleman.As local hiring becomes more expensive and harder to fill, many operators are turning to offshore talent across engineering, development, marketing, accounting and operations at a fraction of local salary costs.The offshore horror stories you hear usually aren’t a talent problem. They’re the result of outsourcing agencies that overcharge clients while underpaying staff. Pear Tree takes a different approach through a direct, transparent model where your team is paid fairly, fully compliant, and focused entirely on your business.As part of the Day One community, you’ll receive a free team audit to identify where offshore talent could move the needle in your business, plus 20% off your first hire. Learn more at http://dayone.fm/peartreeFirst Cheque is part of Day One.Day One helps founders and startup operators make better business decisions more often. To learn more, join our newsletter to be notified of new First Cheque episodes and upcoming shows.Mentioned in this episode:Deel x FC_Script 01 - Sep 2026Pear TreeIf you're a founder or operator trying to scale, here's the reality — Australian hiring is getting harder, salaries are at record highs, and the talent you need is increasingly out of reach. The ...
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