Chris Gonzales
@chrisgonzales.bsky.social
Partner @ Bloom Co Capital | Venture Investor | LP @ Aria Ventures | Christ Follower
Texas 📍
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Texas 📍
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Let’s talk Pro Rata Rights.
I know it’s Q4 and term sheets in the Venture World are spreading like wildfire
However, let’s not skip the fundamentals
I know it’s Q4 and term sheets in the Venture World are spreading like wildfire
However, let’s not skip the fundamentals
October 31, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Let’s talk Pro Rata Rights.
I know it’s Q4 and term sheets in the Venture World are spreading like wildfire
However, let’s not skip the fundamentals
I know it’s Q4 and term sheets in the Venture World are spreading like wildfire
However, let’s not skip the fundamentals
Remember when you follow the way....the way appears
Check out my most recent newsletter. Be Sure to subsrcibe as well
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#econsky #startups #banking #venturecapital
Check out my most recent newsletter. Be Sure to subsrcibe as well
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#econsky #startups #banking #venturecapital
How I Broke into Venture Capital (With Merchant Banking)
What I once thought I was too "dumb" to do. Manifest itself now
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October 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Remember when you follow the way....the way appears
Check out my most recent newsletter. Be Sure to subsrcibe as well
open.substack.com/pub/lightspe...
#econsky #startups #banking #venturecapital
Check out my most recent newsletter. Be Sure to subsrcibe as well
open.substack.com/pub/lightspe...
#econsky #startups #banking #venturecapital
Traction can manifest itself in many forms in the pre-revenue stage
- LOIs (Letters of Intent)
- Prototype/MVP data
- Customer Interviews
- Waitlist
#startups #venturecapital
- LOIs (Letters of Intent)
- Prototype/MVP data
- Customer Interviews
- Waitlist
#startups #venturecapital
October 31, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Traction can manifest itself in many forms in the pre-revenue stage
- LOIs (Letters of Intent)
- Prototype/MVP data
- Customer Interviews
- Waitlist
#startups #venturecapital
- LOIs (Letters of Intent)
- Prototype/MVP data
- Customer Interviews
- Waitlist
#startups #venturecapital
OpenAI plans to go public at the second half of 2026 at a 1 Trillion dollar valuation
Why are they doing this strategically at this moment?
Open AI wants to build 30 gigawatts of computing capacity and operate globally.
Why are they doing this strategically at this moment?
Open AI wants to build 30 gigawatts of computing capacity and operate globally.
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
OpenAI plans to go public at the second half of 2026 at a 1 Trillion dollar valuation
Why are they doing this strategically at this moment?
Open AI wants to build 30 gigawatts of computing capacity and operate globally.
Why are they doing this strategically at this moment?
Open AI wants to build 30 gigawatts of computing capacity and operate globally.
Founders: knowing your term sheet isn’t just paperwork—it’s your shield and your playbook. Each term shapes your control, financial outcome, and long-term vision.
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Founders: knowing your term sheet isn’t just paperwork—it’s your shield and your playbook. Each term shapes your control, financial outcome, and long-term vision.
Social media has a lot of Alpha in the VC/PE space. It's the one thing AI can't replace (a presence on the data space.
Join me on TikTok (50k) covering all things VC/PE/Policy/Tech
Tiktok: lnkd.in/guzinMA9
Join me on TikTok (50k) covering all things VC/PE/Policy/Tech
Tiktok: lnkd.in/guzinMA9
October 27, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Social media has a lot of Alpha in the VC/PE space. It's the one thing AI can't replace (a presence on the data space.
Join me on TikTok (50k) covering all things VC/PE/Policy/Tech
Tiktok: lnkd.in/guzinMA9
Join me on TikTok (50k) covering all things VC/PE/Policy/Tech
Tiktok: lnkd.in/guzinMA9
I used to chase chaos and volatility. Now I chase routine and consistency….
October 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
I used to chase chaos and volatility. Now I chase routine and consistency….
Greetings, just a reminder don’t be scared to take on new challenges and learn new skills
October 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Greetings, just a reminder don’t be scared to take on new challenges and learn new skills
Seems that the stars align schedule-wise so I'm free
Question: Does anyone have a plug for @afro-tech.bsky.social tickets
Hoping I get a response lol
Question: Does anyone have a plug for @afro-tech.bsky.social tickets
Hoping I get a response lol
October 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Seems that the stars align schedule-wise so I'm free
Question: Does anyone have a plug for @afro-tech.bsky.social tickets
Hoping I get a response lol
Question: Does anyone have a plug for @afro-tech.bsky.social tickets
Hoping I get a response lol
I’m a huge believer in subtle signs
I think this means that Argentina will be defending their World Cup title in 2026 (some of the Games will be in Houston btw)
Proud Argentine ❤️
Messi’s last ride will be a good one
@FIFAcom @FIFAWorldCup
I think this means that Argentina will be defending their World Cup title in 2026 (some of the Games will be in Houston btw)
Proud Argentine ❤️
Messi’s last ride will be a good one
@FIFAcom @FIFAWorldCup
October 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I’m a huge believer in subtle signs
I think this means that Argentina will be defending their World Cup title in 2026 (some of the Games will be in Houston btw)
Proud Argentine ❤️
Messi’s last ride will be a good one
@FIFAcom @FIFAWorldCup
I think this means that Argentina will be defending their World Cup title in 2026 (some of the Games will be in Houston btw)
Proud Argentine ❤️
Messi’s last ride will be a good one
@FIFAcom @FIFAWorldCup
$81.2B amassed, yet the gates stay bolted. Oversized portfolios shun $1-3M rounds, demanding proven $3-5K MRR and time-tested resilience—seed-to-Series A now spans 774 days.
October 25, 2025 at 2:14 AM
$81.2B amassed, yet the gates stay bolted. Oversized portfolios shun $1-3M rounds, demanding proven $3-5K MRR and time-tested resilience—seed-to-Series A now spans 774 days.
AI is impact VC/PE in two different ways
AI reshapes Venture Capital and Private Equity distinctly. VC uses AI to scan vast data fast, spot startups, speed deal sourcing, and replace gut feeling with analytics.
PE invests in AI to boost operations, manage risks, and refine deal terms.
AI reshapes Venture Capital and Private Equity distinctly. VC uses AI to scan vast data fast, spot startups, speed deal sourcing, and replace gut feeling with analytics.
PE invests in AI to boost operations, manage risks, and refine deal terms.
October 23, 2025 at 11:09 PM
AI is impact VC/PE in two different ways
AI reshapes Venture Capital and Private Equity distinctly. VC uses AI to scan vast data fast, spot startups, speed deal sourcing, and replace gut feeling with analytics.
PE invests in AI to boost operations, manage risks, and refine deal terms.
AI reshapes Venture Capital and Private Equity distinctly. VC uses AI to scan vast data fast, spot startups, speed deal sourcing, and replace gut feeling with analytics.
PE invests in AI to boost operations, manage risks, and refine deal terms.
Be wary, technical debt (the cost to implement AI) can eat into your capital raise before a term sheet is even issued
Estimated burden for 2025 AI-driven
startups:
Pre-seed: ~$75K–$150K (15–30 % of $500K raise)
Seed: ~$450K–$900K (15–30 % of $3M)
Series A: ~$2.7M–$5.4M (15–30 % of $18M)
Estimated burden for 2025 AI-driven
startups:
Pre-seed: ~$75K–$150K (15–30 % of $500K raise)
Seed: ~$450K–$900K (15–30 % of $3M)
Series A: ~$2.7M–$5.4M (15–30 % of $18M)
October 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Be wary, technical debt (the cost to implement AI) can eat into your capital raise before a term sheet is even issued
Estimated burden for 2025 AI-driven
startups:
Pre-seed: ~$75K–$150K (15–30 % of $500K raise)
Seed: ~$450K–$900K (15–30 % of $3M)
Series A: ~$2.7M–$5.4M (15–30 % of $18M)
Estimated burden for 2025 AI-driven
startups:
Pre-seed: ~$75K–$150K (15–30 % of $500K raise)
Seed: ~$450K–$900K (15–30 % of $3M)
Series A: ~$2.7M–$5.4M (15–30 % of $18M)
Every experience you have had (win lose or pivot) compounds into the next phase of life. Pay attention to the season you are in and learn the skills #lifelesson
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Every experience you have had (win lose or pivot) compounds into the next phase of life. Pay attention to the season you are in and learn the skills #lifelesson
I don't know why people say that Angel Investors are hard to find.
Just research "Angel Groups near me" They tend to congregate together for a yearly membership to syndicate deals.
Thank me later #econsky
Just research "Angel Groups near me" They tend to congregate together for a yearly membership to syndicate deals.
Thank me later #econsky
October 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I don't know why people say that Angel Investors are hard to find.
Just research "Angel Groups near me" They tend to congregate together for a yearly membership to syndicate deals.
Thank me later #econsky
Just research "Angel Groups near me" They tend to congregate together for a yearly membership to syndicate deals.
Thank me later #econsky
The dangers of vibe coding then raising venture capital.
Think like this
🔮 if everyone can vibe code it. Is it really defensible?
#venturecapital #startups
Think like this
🔮 if everyone can vibe code it. Is it really defensible?
#venturecapital #startups
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The dangers of vibe coding then raising venture capital.
Think like this
🔮 if everyone can vibe code it. Is it really defensible?
#venturecapital #startups
Think like this
🔮 if everyone can vibe code it. Is it really defensible?
#venturecapital #startups
The golden age is here for remodernizing old industries
The golden age of remodernization is unfolding. Capital is shifting from code to concrete—hard-tech, energy, materials, and advanced manufacturing.
The golden age of remodernization is unfolding. Capital is shifting from code to concrete—hard-tech, energy, materials, and advanced manufacturing.
October 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The golden age is here for remodernizing old industries
The golden age of remodernization is unfolding. Capital is shifting from code to concrete—hard-tech, energy, materials, and advanced manufacturing.
The golden age of remodernization is unfolding. Capital is shifting from code to concrete—hard-tech, energy, materials, and advanced manufacturing.
Practice doing something hard so that way when life gets hard it’s easier to manage
For me it’s the Saturday morning long run before I get started with anything else
For me it’s the Saturday morning long run before I get started with anything else
October 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Practice doing something hard so that way when life gets hard it’s easier to manage
For me it’s the Saturday morning long run before I get started with anything else
For me it’s the Saturday morning long run before I get started with anything else
Real investors/advisors get their hands dirty too
This is the way #startups #econsky #venturecapital
This is the way #startups #econsky #venturecapital
October 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Real investors/advisors get their hands dirty too
This is the way #startups #econsky #venturecapital
This is the way #startups #econsky #venturecapital
A perfect example of a pre-seed raise
1) paint the picture
2) seasoned team
3) product roadmap
1) paint the picture
2) seasoned team
3) product roadmap
October 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
A perfect example of a pre-seed raise
1) paint the picture
2) seasoned team
3) product roadmap
1) paint the picture
2) seasoned team
3) product roadmap
Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Focus on now
October 15, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Tomorrow is not guaranteed. Focus on now
Doing a lot of amazing things at the moment at Bloom Co. Capital
Feel free to reach out on the website (below)
Partnerships (we want to hear from you, Investor, LP, Studio, or whatever amazing entity you are at): schedule time on the site or DM here
Feel free to reach out on the website (below)
Partnerships (we want to hear from you, Investor, LP, Studio, or whatever amazing entity you are at): schedule time on the site or DM here
Bloom Co. Capital
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October 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Doing a lot of amazing things at the moment at Bloom Co. Capital
Feel free to reach out on the website (below)
Partnerships (we want to hear from you, Investor, LP, Studio, or whatever amazing entity you are at): schedule time on the site or DM here
Feel free to reach out on the website (below)
Partnerships (we want to hear from you, Investor, LP, Studio, or whatever amazing entity you are at): schedule time on the site or DM here
The song I feel like I need to play when you absolutely destroyed a speed workout and your @Garmin watch says your VO2 max is maintaining....
Next time ill do better.... #runner
Next time ill do better.... #runner
October 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
The song I feel like I need to play when you absolutely destroyed a speed workout and your @Garmin watch says your VO2 max is maintaining....
Next time ill do better.... #runner
Next time ill do better.... #runner
Most think breaking into VC means joining a startup or fund—but the smartest hidden route is via a merchant bank.
They invest their own capital in private deals, giving you real VC exposure: sourcing, structuring, and fundraising experience—all in one role.
#venturecapital #vc #econsky
They invest their own capital in private deals, giving you real VC exposure: sourcing, structuring, and fundraising experience—all in one role.
#venturecapital #vc #econsky
October 13, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Most think breaking into VC means joining a startup or fund—but the smartest hidden route is via a merchant bank.
They invest their own capital in private deals, giving you real VC exposure: sourcing, structuring, and fundraising experience—all in one role.
#venturecapital #vc #econsky
They invest their own capital in private deals, giving you real VC exposure: sourcing, structuring, and fundraising experience—all in one role.
#venturecapital #vc #econsky