From FOMO to Diligence: Why Investors Are Taking Longer and Asking More

No More Spray-and-Play: Investor Diligence Just Got Deeper

Speed is out. Signal, data, and proof are in.

It’s not just you—investors are taking longer to commit. And it’s not because they’re less interested. It’s because they’re more cautious.

In 2025, due diligence is no longer a box-ticking exercise. It's a test of founder maturity, capital literacy, and operational truth. FOMO-fueled decisions have been replaced by deeper analysis, tougher questions, and more scrutiny on your capital plan.

This latest Medium article breaks down the mindset shift inside investor rooms—and what founders need to show if they want to convert interest into term sheets.

Read the full article on Medium.