Strategy & Portfolio
Target Company Profile
A detailed description of the ideal startup a fund seeks to invest in, including stage, sector, metrics, and team characteristics.
A target company profile outlines the specific attributes a VC fund looks for in potential investments. This includes quantitative criteria (revenue range, growth rate, market size) and qualitative factors (team background, competitive positioning, technology differentiation). Having a clear target profile helps VCs efficiently filter deal flow and maintain investment discipline.
In Practice
Target profile: B2B SaaS, $1-5M ARR, 100%+ net revenue retention, $50B+ TAM, technical founding team, capital-efficient (< $10M raised), Series A stage.
Why It Matters
A well-defined target profile prevents style drift, focuses sourcing efforts, and helps LPs understand what they're investing in.
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