Sridhar
@imsri.bsky.social
general partner, founder @16VC.bsky.social
What’s the most overrated startup advice you’ve ever followed?
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November 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
What’s the most overrated startup advice you’ve ever followed?
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#founders #startups #bootstrapped #productmarketfit
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most startups don’t die because of bad ideas
they die because the founder changes direction every week
they die because the founder changes direction every week
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
most startups don’t die because of bad ideas
they die because the founder changes direction every week
they die because the founder changes direction every week
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Founders — what was the single feature that 10x’ed your product overnight? Not the launch… the unlock.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Founders — what was the single feature that 10x’ed your product overnight? Not the launch… the unlock.
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Underestimated founders don’t pitch loudly.
They build quietly.
16VC backs those who build beyond borders and bias — with $400k conviction and zero fluff.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
They build quietly.
16VC backs those who build beyond borders and bias — with $400k conviction and zero fluff.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
November 14, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Underestimated founders don’t pitch loudly.
They build quietly.
16VC backs those who build beyond borders and bias — with $400k conviction and zero fluff.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
They build quietly.
16VC backs those who build beyond borders and bias — with $400k conviction and zero fluff.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
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One person. One idea.
That’s enough to start.
16VC backs solo founders globally — with conviction, not conditions.
Founder-first, no-fluff, global venture.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
That’s enough to start.
16VC backs solo founders globally — with conviction, not conditions.
Founder-first, no-fluff, global venture.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
One person. One idea.
That’s enough to start.
16VC backs solo founders globally — with conviction, not conditions.
Founder-first, no-fluff, global venture.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
That’s enough to start.
16VC backs solo founders globally — with conviction, not conditions.
Founder-first, no-fluff, global venture.
#vc #startups #founderfirst #16vc #crossborder
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We wanted a brand that moves.
Something you’d wear, stick, rep.
16VC isn’t just a logo — it’s a signal for builders and believers.
Drop your favorite piece 👇
Hoodie, cap, or sticker?
#16VC #BrandLaunch #Founders
Something you’d wear, stick, rep.
16VC isn’t just a logo — it’s a signal for builders and believers.
Drop your favorite piece 👇
Hoodie, cap, or sticker?
#16VC #BrandLaunch #Founders
November 11, 2025 at 5:29 AM
We wanted a brand that moves.
Something you’d wear, stick, rep.
16VC isn’t just a logo — it’s a signal for builders and believers.
Drop your favorite piece 👇
Hoodie, cap, or sticker?
#16VC #BrandLaunch #Founders
Something you’d wear, stick, rep.
16VC isn’t just a logo — it’s a signal for builders and believers.
Drop your favorite piece 👇
Hoodie, cap, or sticker?
#16VC #BrandLaunch #Founders
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If 16VC wired you **$250 K tomorrow**, what would **you** build first? 🚀 Join the thread: tiny.cc/xzou001
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If 16VC wired you **$250 K tomorrow**, what would **you** build first?
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November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Venture is global. Opportunity should be too.
16VC backs solo and pre-seed founders worldwide — $400k cheques, no cofounder rules, no fees.
Founder-first capital, borderless by design.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
16VC backs solo and pre-seed founders worldwide — $400k cheques, no cofounder rules, no fees.
Founder-first capital, borderless by design.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
November 5, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Venture is global. Opportunity should be too.
16VC backs solo and pre-seed founders worldwide — $400k cheques, no cofounder rules, no fees.
Founder-first capital, borderless by design.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
16VC backs solo and pre-seed founders worldwide — $400k cheques, no cofounder rules, no fees.
Founder-first capital, borderless by design.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
solo founders are often underestimated.
no politics. no meetings to align. just execution.
we like that kind of focus.
#founderfirst #vc #16vc
no politics. no meetings to align. just execution.
we like that kind of focus.
#founderfirst #vc #16vc
October 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
solo founders are often underestimated.
no politics. no meetings to align. just execution.
we like that kind of focus.
#founderfirst #vc #16vc
no politics. no meetings to align. just execution.
we like that kind of focus.
#founderfirst #vc #16vc
the next wave of unicorns won’t come from silicon valley.
they’ll come from lagos, sao paulo, bangalore, warsaw, and jakarta.
capital just needs to look wider.
#vc #startups #globalvc #crossborder
they’ll come from lagos, sao paulo, bangalore, warsaw, and jakarta.
capital just needs to look wider.
#vc #startups #globalvc #crossborder
October 31, 2025 at 3:08 PM
the next wave of unicorns won’t come from silicon valley.
they’ll come from lagos, sao paulo, bangalore, warsaw, and jakarta.
capital just needs to look wider.
#vc #startups #globalvc #crossborder
they’ll come from lagos, sao paulo, bangalore, warsaw, and jakarta.
capital just needs to look wider.
#vc #startups #globalvc #crossborder
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Borders don't define ambition.
We back solo and pre-seed founders building from anywhere.
$400k cheques. No cofounder mandates. No fees.
Global. Bold. Founder-first.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
We back solo and pre-seed founders building from anywhere.
$400k cheques. No cofounder mandates. No fees.
Global. Bold. Founder-first.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
October 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Borders don't define ambition.
We back solo and pre-seed founders building from anywhere.
$400k cheques. No cofounder mandates. No fees.
Global. Bold. Founder-first.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
We back solo and pre-seed founders building from anywhere.
$400k cheques. No cofounder mandates. No fees.
Global. Bold. Founder-first.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
Reposted by Sridhar
Solo founders are the new frontier.
We’re writing $400k cheques for those building from anywhere no cofounder requirement, no fees, no fluff.
Founder-first. Borderless. 16VC.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
We’re writing $400k cheques for those building from anywhere no cofounder requirement, no fees, no fluff.
Founder-first. Borderless. 16VC.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
October 29, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Solo founders are the new frontier.
We’re writing $400k cheques for those building from anywhere no cofounder requirement, no fees, no fluff.
Founder-first. Borderless. 16VC.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
We’re writing $400k cheques for those building from anywhere no cofounder requirement, no fees, no fluff.
Founder-first. Borderless. 16VC.
#16vc #vc #founderfirst #globalvc #crossborder #startups
raising capital in 2025 isn’t just about pitching it’s about strategy, community, and using ai smartly.
in my new video, i share how to go from idea → mvp → funding using fellowships, incubators, accelerators, and direct vc support.
watch here 🎥 👉 youtu.be/sErI7z7Ln5w
#16vc #sridhararunagiri
in my new video, i share how to go from idea → mvp → funding using fellowships, incubators, accelerators, and direct vc support.
watch here 🎥 👉 youtu.be/sErI7z7Ln5w
#16vc #sridhararunagiri
How to Raise Startup Capital in 2025 | Sridhar Arunagiri, Founder of 16VC
How do you raise capital when you just have an idea in 2025?
In this video, Sridhar Arunagiri, founder of 16VC, breaks down the modern roadmap to turn your startup idea into a funded business — from…
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October 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
raising capital in 2025 isn’t just about pitching it’s about strategy, community, and using ai smartly.
in my new video, i share how to go from idea → mvp → funding using fellowships, incubators, accelerators, and direct vc support.
watch here 🎥 👉 youtu.be/sErI7z7Ln5w
#16vc #sridhararunagiri
in my new video, i share how to go from idea → mvp → funding using fellowships, incubators, accelerators, and direct vc support.
watch here 🎥 👉 youtu.be/sErI7z7Ln5w
#16vc #sridhararunagiri
from founder to vc – excited to share how i raised fund 1 for 16vc! 🚀
started with famwork in 2020 → angel investing → smallfund → fund 1.
key lessons: build a track record, nurture relationships, add value beyond capital, and stay transparent.
#startups #vc #fundraising #founderjourney #16vc
started with famwork in 2020 → angel investing → smallfund → fund 1.
key lessons: build a track record, nurture relationships, add value beyond capital, and stay transparent.
#startups #vc #fundraising #founderjourney #16vc
October 25, 2025 at 4:56 AM
from founder to vc – excited to share how i raised fund 1 for 16vc! 🚀
started with famwork in 2020 → angel investing → smallfund → fund 1.
key lessons: build a track record, nurture relationships, add value beyond capital, and stay transparent.
#startups #vc #fundraising #founderjourney #16vc
started with famwork in 2020 → angel investing → smallfund → fund 1.
key lessons: build a track record, nurture relationships, add value beyond capital, and stay transparent.
#startups #vc #fundraising #founderjourney #16vc
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🚀 Founders, don’t miss out! Mentorship, funding, and events from AI to SpaceTech. Join our Luma community today: luma.com/16vc
#Startups #Founders #Networking
#Startups #Founders #Networking
16VC · Events Calendar
View and subscribe to events from 16VC on Luma. We fund startups ($250K–$2M), co-build teams, mentor early founders with $15K, and help scale products with up to $1M.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:36 AM
🚀 Founders, don’t miss out! Mentorship, funding, and events from AI to SpaceTech. Join our Luma community today: luma.com/16vc
#Startups #Founders #Networking
#Startups #Founders #Networking
every founder wants the "best" vc. but the best one isn't loud or famous — it's the one who actually listens.
most investors chase patterns. we look for possibilities.
16vc backs solo, global founders from day zero. conviction first.
#startups #venturecapital #foundersfirst #16vc
most investors chase patterns. we look for possibilities.
16vc backs solo, global founders from day zero. conviction first.
#startups #venturecapital #foundersfirst #16vc
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 AM
every founder wants the "best" vc. but the best one isn't loud or famous — it's the one who actually listens.
most investors chase patterns. we look for possibilities.
16vc backs solo, global founders from day zero. conviction first.
#startups #venturecapital #foundersfirst #16vc
most investors chase patterns. we look for possibilities.
16vc backs solo, global founders from day zero. conviction first.
#startups #venturecapital #foundersfirst #16vc
Founder Spotlight Series · Luma
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October 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
the no-code & ai startup playbook 2025 — build, launch & fund faster.
founders can now go from idea → prototype → traction without code or large teams.
🎥 full video: youtu.be/ybnUHBD1IkI?...
#nocode #aistartup #startups #foundertools #16vc
founders can now go from idea → prototype → traction without code or large teams.
🎥 full video: youtu.be/ybnUHBD1IkI?...
#nocode #aistartup #startups #foundertools #16vc
The No-Code & AI Startup Playbook 2025 | Build, Launch & Fund Faster – Sridhar Arunagiri
🚀 In 2025, launching a startup has never been faster or easier. With no-code platforms and AI-native tools, founders can validate ideas, build prototypes, and attract funding without a huge…
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October 20, 2025 at 12:41 PM
the no-code & ai startup playbook 2025 — build, launch & fund faster.
founders can now go from idea → prototype → traction without code or large teams.
🎥 full video: youtu.be/ybnUHBD1IkI?...
#nocode #aistartup #startups #foundertools #16vc
founders can now go from idea → prototype → traction without code or large teams.
🎥 full video: youtu.be/ybnUHBD1IkI?...
#nocode #aistartup #startups #foundertools #16vc
family offices and emerging lps: the best time to enter early-stage vc is when the noise fades. cycles reset. conviction compounds. let’s talk. #vc #globalvc #16vc #crossborder
October 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
family offices and emerging lps: the best time to enter early-stage vc is when the noise fades. cycles reset. conviction compounds. let’s talk. #vc #globalvc #16vc #crossborder
most pre-seed founders don’t need validation. they need belief. at 16vc, we back conviction before consensus. #founderfirst #vc #16vc
October 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
most pre-seed founders don’t need validation. they need belief. at 16vc, we back conviction before consensus. #founderfirst #vc #16vc
the next wave of global companies won’t be born in silicon valley — they’ll be born in lagos, jakarta, delhi, and são paulo. we’re backing those who see the world, not just their city. #vc #globalvc #crossborder #16vc
October 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
the next wave of global companies won’t be born in silicon valley — they’ll be born in lagos, jakarta, delhi, and são paulo. we’re backing those who see the world, not just their city. #vc #globalvc #crossborder #16vc
3 things to keep in mind when pitching a vc cold
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
3 things to keep in mind when pitching a vc cold
india’s venture politics are evolving. fewer loud rounds, more long games.
patience is becoming a moat again.
#india #vc #16vc #startup #founderfirst
patience is becoming a moat again.
#india #vc #16vc #startup #founderfirst
October 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
india’s venture politics are evolving. fewer loud rounds, more long games.
patience is becoming a moat again.
#india #vc #16vc #startup #founderfirst
patience is becoming a moat again.
#india #vc #16vc #startup #founderfirst