Nikunj Kothari · 28 October 2026 · Operating Insight

The Bridge

Nikunj Kothari, Partner @ FPV

Series A investors evaluate founders differently than seed investors: instead of vision and hustle, they need to see systems thinking on scalability, a differentiated long-term narrative, and GTM clarity. The piece explores what founders must communicate to bridge from seed to Series A, and why investor incentives often favor de-risked, consensus bets.

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