In this episode of FounderMetrics, Ifty Nasir sits down with Oli Hammond from Fuel Ventures—one of the UK’s most active venture capital firms. Oli shares his unconventional route into VC, starting with a humanities degree and landing at Fuel Ventures after banking and startup experiences. He breaks down what early-stage investors really look for: founder-market fit, cash efficiency, team dynamics, and trust.

 Oli also reflects on the VC market's cycles, why some startups get funded and others don’t, and how Fuel Ventures navigates pre-seed and scale-up stages with over 180 portfolio companies. Whether you’re a first-time founder or a serial entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights on how to approach investors, prepare for funding rounds, and build enduring relationships with VCs.

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