Field NotesField Note: More on Exceptions and the New Consumer VC MathI don’t do pre-seed consumer—but here’s the advice I gave anyway. May it be useful, or at least honest.Earnest SweatJun 18, 2025∙ Paid1ShareMost VCs pass on good companies every day. Even great ones.Why?Because they’re not looking for good. They’re looking for exceptions—companies that can return 80%+ of the entire fund.Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Team Earnest.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.PreviousNext