how VC firms evaluate founders16 min read
How Top VC Firms Evaluate Founders: The Taste Matrix of Sequoia, Benchmark, a16z, Founders Fund, Thrive, and Lightspeed
Data from ~70 seed rounds (2024-2026) shows how Sequoia, Benchmark, a16z, Founders Fund, Thrive, and Lightspeed pick founders. Six personas reveal your best-fit firm.
By Yigit IhlamurVela Partners Blog
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Originally published by Vela Partners Blog on Aug 25, 2026.
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