Startup Investing

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Venture capitalist conducting legal due diligence on startup funding documents, emphasizing the time-consuming and critical nature of the process for investors.

What Is Legal Due Diligence for Startup Funding Rounds?

A venture capitalist can expect to dedicate at least 20 hours to due diligence for a single startup, a process that can stretch for months.

Leo Vance·September 11, 2026

Justin Ernest, CEO of Sabertooth Capital, overlooking a futuristic city skyline at sunset, symbolizing a $20 billion exit and a new era of startup investment.

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Justin Ernest's $20B Exit Validates Startup Investments Without VC Funding

Justin Ernest's Sabertooth Capital deployed nearly $500 million into high-growth startups like Anthropic and SpaceX in the past year, operating without a traditional venture capital fund, according to

Marcus Havel·June 10, 2026