The anatomy of venture capital | Sifted

Author presented a taxonomy of venture capital investor types author presented a framework categorizing VC types.

Framework identifies multiple VC archetypes such as brains, hands, amygdala, assholes, and hearts the framework lists several archetypes.

Brains apply analysis, systems, and predictive models to investment decisions brains perform analytical functions in VC.

Hands make introductions, connect startups to customers and talent, and provide follow-on investor access, hands perform operational support for portfolio companies.

Amygdala ask extensive questions and delay decisions pending more validation amygdala archetype emphasizes caution and extended due diligence.