What a first cheque should buy in 2026
Pre-seed pricing has normalised, but distribution has not. Where early ownership still compounds.
We have separated from the previous company (@Oakgrovevc) and now operate as an independent legal entity. While the new company is fully separate in terms of ownership, management, and operations, we have lawfully retained and continue to use the established identity/brand of the former company under the appropriate authorization and legal arrangement. This allows for continuity of the brand while maintaining a distinct and legally compliant corporate structure.
Research notes, market observations and lessons from working alongside founders at the earliest stage.
Pre-seed pricing has normalised, but distribution has not. Where early ownership still compounds.
Notes from a year of applied-AI diligence: the datasets that matter are usually boring and contractual.
Smaller teams reaching first in-human faster — and what that means for pre-seed structures.
How we underwrite a first-time GP when there is no track record to lean on.
Why we keep sourcing local and decisions central, from Singapore to Atherton to London.