A core, non-obvious value ReSeed provides its Limited Partners is radical standardization. By forcing all operators to use the same underwriting models and reporting formats, they solve a major analytical challenge for family offices, enabling true "apples-to-apples" deal comparisons across markets.

Traditional VC reliance on "differentiated networks" is obsolete as data sources and professional networks are now commodities. To compete, modern VCs must replace this outdated advantage with proprietary intelligence platforms that algorithmically source deals and identify the right signals for where to focus time.

While every VC has a network, true sourcing edge comes from building a brand and belief system that resonates deeply with founders. This makes founders proactively seek you out, creating a high-quality inbound channel with deals that competitors aren't seeing, allowing a small fund to punch above its weight.

Initially, ReSeed expected to mentor operators with limited experience. However, by demonstrating its ability to reliably fund deals, the firm attracted highly experienced professionals from private equity and top MBA programs who were previously too risk-averse to join an unproven platform.

Single-product companies struggle to align R&D team size with fluctuating opportunities. Bending Spoons uses a centralized pool of flexible R&D talent that can be rapidly deployed to different portfolio companies, maximizing efficiency and capturing short-lived windows of opportunity that others miss.

ReSeed's partnership model isn't a traditional equity stake. They take a 10% top-line revenue share from the operator's business in exchange for seed capital and, more importantly, the exclusive right (but not obligation) to fund up to 100% of the equity for future deals.

The most potent source of new, truly cutting-edge investment opportunities isn't inbound emails or demo days, but rather the networks of the exceptional founders and scientists you've already backed. These individuals are at the frontier and can identify the next wave of talent.

In a fast-moving field like cybersecurity, it's impossible to build everything in-house. By treating M&A as an extension of the R&D department, a large company can leverage the venture-backed ecosystem to acquire innovative teams and products that are already validated.

Most VCs "gather" by networking broadly. QED advocates for "hunting": identifying a single, high-conviction company and relentlessly pursuing an investment. This shifts the mindset from passively waiting for inbound leads to proactively targeting the absolute best opportunities long before a formal fundraise begins.