The Analytical Investor

How a founder should run their first call with a VC

A guide for founders on navigating first VC meetings, pitching strategy, and moving your startup into the investment pipeline

Nov 7 • 

Mohidul Alam

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They Never Raised for a Cup of Coffee, Yet Now They Have Become Private Equity and Credit Fund Managers

A new wave of self-proclaimed fund managers is selling dreams without a dollar of experience

Nov 6 • 

Mohidul Alam

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October 2025

Rethinking the “Venture or Nothing” Mindset

Why strategic mid-size exits can be smarter than chasing unicorn valuations

Oct 24 • 

Mohidul Alam

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September 2025

The Missing Middle of Bangladesh Fintech

The path forward lies in unlocking mid-stage capital and new categories

Sep 26 • 

Mohidul Alam

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Fun Investment Memo on Comet Browser (Free for Students)

(September 16, 2025 — Analyst Narrative)

Sep 16 • 

Mohidul Alam

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August 2025

The Cost of Broken Trust: Why Bangladesh’s Startup Future Is at Risk?

Reputation is the most valuable currency in venture capital—and Bangladesh is burning through it fast.

Aug 3 • 

Mohidul Alam

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July 2025

Pre-seed Is Over in Emerging Markets

In 2025, you don’t raise on vision — you raise on velocity. Execution is the new traction.

Jul 26 • 

Mohidul Alam

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The One Line That Will Kill Your VC Round Before It Starts

Why offering “2–3% commission” to a VC employee is not just a bad look — it’s a reputational red flag.

Jul 25 • 

Mohidul Alam

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10 YouTube Channels Every Founder (and VC) Should Watch on Fundraising

Let’s be honest—most of us learned more VC mechanics on YouTube than in any finance class.

Jul 16 • 

Mohidul Alam

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Inside the VC Firm: What Really Happens When Your Deal Is “In Pipeline”

Why real venture capital takes weeks, not days—and how founders can navigate the process without killing their own round.

Jul 13 • 

Mohidul Alam

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June 2025

Founders, Stop Getting Interrogated by VCs: 8 Questions Every Founder Must Ask VCs

Flip the fundraising script, qualify investors in minutes, and turn every call into mutual diligence.

Jun 30 • 

Mohidul Alam

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Understanding Venture Capital vs Private Equity: The Complete Guide to Modern Investment Strategies

Learn how these two fundamental approaches create billions in wealth through real examples and step-by-step explanations

Jun 24 • 

Mohidul Alam

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