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Direct to Consumer Venture Capital: VC Decision Guide
From drivepoint.ai by Drivepoint
- VCs increasingly want a path to positive contribution margin, not just a growth chart.
- Retention and repeat purchase are now core diligence questions, not afterthoughts.
- CAC-to-LTV efficiency is scrutinised harder than revenue growth alone.