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Ian Sigalow Very Rude
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Octopus5 on 2011-09-08
Didn't look up from his laptop once. Was rude and dismissive and already made up his mind before he heard the pitch. Would have no interest in working with him as an investor.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyNice Chat
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by oranjestad on 2011-06-14
Had a chat with Kirill Sheynkman in early April. He is knowledgable, candid in his opinion. It was a truly enjoyable conversation. Kirill contributed. Collected useful feedback, despite the fact I was looking to answer somewhat different set of questions.
PRIVATE: Members Only (330 Characters)So Far, I'M Very Impressed
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by chief_firefighter on 2011-03-08
I recently pitched my seed stage company to Kirill Sheynkman. He is clearly very excited about our company, and has been very helpful to us so far. If his actions are any indication of what we can expect from Greycroft over time, they're going to be a very good value-add investor.
PRIVATE: Members Only (174 Characters)Great Team, Great Help
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-08-09
I pitched to Dana and Dan and I was impressed with their insights and feedback. They are honest, kind and encouraging. I found their feedback great and they offered some fantastic suggestions. It's still a little early in my company timeline so I didn't expect to walk away with a term sheet, but both Dana and Dan did not make me feel as if that was the case and asked great questions. I'm a fan.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyDon't Trust with Confidential Information
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-04-09
This firm's West Coast partner disclosed some extremely confidential material that was shared. Of course there was no NDA in place - and we'd have little practical recourse even if there was. So we're left to repair the damage with one of our largest partners.
Be aware. Get an NDA.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyNeed Advise: to Pitch or Not to Pitch if There is a Competing Portfolio Company
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-02-04
Please read private post
PRIVATE: Members Only (481 Characters)Talked with an Associate at Greycroft
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-12-22
The usual stuff, but didn't really get it (except from what he read from Techcrunch).
Unfortunately Greycroft is just not as impressive or bold as firms in the bay area. The finance boys of LA just don't seem to match up to the ex-product and engineer guys in the bay area.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyWhat do they want?
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-12-15
Our experience with Greycroft is good. They are very helpful especially in the beginning. They ask a lot of questions - and i would be ready with all the answers.
That is reasonable. Ian was especially helpful and got the finer distinctions of who we are and why we make sense in the marketplace.
The Worst VC I've Ever Dealt With: by Far!
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-06-10
Now usually I don't talk bad about VCs. And almost never come to thefunded to write a review. However, I feel my experience over the last few months with Greycroft needs to be shared.
They are by far the worst VC i've dealt with, and I've dealt with quite a few. They were late for our meeting (35 mins!), only one of their team member managed to show up (was supposed to be a full partner meeting). No apologies for the others. Nothing.
If you're going to expect entrepreneurs that are running real companies, trust me, they have important stuff to do. Atleast have the courtesy to inform them ahead of time if you can't make it, or if not atleast apologize afterwards. Don't send your most junior person in lieu of a partner meeting.
I would never raise money from them nor would I advice anyone i know to.
PRIVATE: Members OnlyDiversity of Opinion
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by varus on 2008-03-03
I pitched Greycroft on several deals. Each time it was like a Rubiks cube - some walls lined up and then others didn't. I like all the folks and Dana is charming and smart and Alan can get a lot of things done in a short time.
PRIVATE: Members Only (185 Characters)No Response
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by NoResponse on 2007-12-18
Alan Was Great
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-12-04
Alan Patricof continually impressed with his intelligence, savvy and the respectful nature with which he treated us as we pitched him and his firm. We didn't ultimately end up going with Greycroft as the process was going sideways and we had other, much better term sheets on the table.
PRIVATE: Members Only (491 Characters)Legend in His Own Mind
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by visera on 2008-01-14
Patricof is ancient and a complete nut. And Lipsher is a young version of Patricof only with even less horsepower.
PRIVATE: Members Only (178 Characters)Came Very Close
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-04-02
They did 6 months of due diligence. Loved company, but suddenly pulled out.
PRIVATE: Members Only (67 Characters)Toxic Venture Capital
Fund: Greycroft
Posted by london on 2007-08-08
Alan Patricof has a reputation for being a savvy experienced venture capitalist. However, he is very difficult to deal with and has a very long track record of unstable behavior. The book "Burn Rate" has an excellent description of his behavior in the mid-90's and it's only gotten worse.
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