Analysis

July 21, 2022

What do Gen Z founders really want from VCs?

Gen Z are known for being digital natives, caring about climate change and advocating for fairness. But how does that affect what they want from VCs?


Sophie Zhang

4 min read

Roei Samuel, CEO and founder of Connectd

Members of Gen Z — those born after 1996, generally — are self-aware, persistent and innovative; they’re digital natives, care deeply about their own wellbeing and that of the planet; and they’re more culturally diverse and socioeconomically vulnerable than older generations.

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