Investor diligence — founders don't vet their investors

Reddit · r/startupsmixed2026-10-16

Pain point

Founders take money from investors they haven't diligenced, then end up in pro-rata/follow-on disputes and litigation. *"Ego. This is why you should be fastidious about who your investors are."*

Signal

Highest-vote post in the set (74 upvotes), but note this is **news-discussion engagement, not founders describing their own unmet need**. Discount accordingly.

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