PLAINTEXT.VC
We invest in the unsexy but necessary and beyond
AI • SaaS • Marketplaces • Fintech • and More • Sector Agnostic
The less sexy the market, the more interested we are.
WHAT_WE_LOOK_FOR:
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Unsexy Problems
Infrastructure, compliance, process, multi-sided markets, and more
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Necessary Solutions
Business critical tools that companies can't operate without
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Strong Economics
Recurring revenue, high retention, clear path to profitability
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Defensible Moats
Network effects, switching costs, regulatory barriers
INVESTMENT_FOCUS:
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[B2B_SAAS] Enterprise software solving operational inefficiencies
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[AI_AUTOMATION] AI-powered tools automating manual processes
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[INFRASTRUCTURE] Developer tools and infrastructure services
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[MARKETPLACES] Multi-sided networks with durable liquidity moats
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[FINTECH] Payments, embedded finance, compliance and risk tooling
OUR_PROCESS:
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INITIAL_SCREENING
→ 48 hour response time
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DUE_DILIGENCE
→ Deep dive on market & metrics
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TERM_SHEET
→ Fair terms, fast execution
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WIRE_TRANSFER
→ Typically within 1-2 days
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VALUE_ADD
→ Coaching, pricing, sales optimization, operational support