Outlier companies are built by those who think outside of this world.
We call them “aliens” 👽
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Echelon is a highly-concentrated, early-stage fund that partners closely with founders to focus on building each and every company. We deeply engage with founders through our networks, often for several years before investing, to develop a differentiated conviction in founder potential.
What gives us conviction in founders:
OBSESSION
“What's wrong with this person?”
They are obsessed with a problem no one can solve, but if they could it would change the world.
UNIQUE FIT
“Is this the only person to build this?”
Their unique career assets make them irreplaceable to executing the company's core innovation.
CONSISTENCY
“Who is this person outside the context of their company?”
Their character traits are identical between social and fundraising settings, a proxy for maintained trust in tough times.
