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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Non-technical AI Founders who vibe coded themselves to profitability
October 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Non-technical AI Founders who vibe coded themselves to profitability
ICE, owner of @NYSE , eyes a $2B stake in @Polymarket . From seed to Thiel-led rounds, capital was deployed with precision: rails, acquisitions, regulatory muscle.
Now built to absorb scale without buckling, it draws TradFi deeper into prediction markets.
#startups #web3 #vc #econsky
Now built to absorb scale without buckling, it draws TradFi deeper into prediction markets.
#startups #web3 #vc #econsky
October 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
SPV use has surged post-AI boom:
📈 +235% YoY in 2021 (Carta)
💰 Median AUM hit $2.17M in 2023
📊 67% of $10M+ SPVs now charge fees
🔁 Secondary SPVs ↑118%
⚔️ 80% of 2025 SPV capital flows to AI + defense
Chart: @PeterJ_Walker
#venturecapital #vc #startups #ai #finance
📈 +235% YoY in 2021 (Carta)
💰 Median AUM hit $2.17M in 2023
📊 67% of $10M+ SPVs now charge fees
🔁 Secondary SPVs ↑118%
⚔️ 80% of 2025 SPV capital flows to AI + defense
Chart: @PeterJ_Walker
#venturecapital #vc #startups #ai #finance
October 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SPV use has surged post-AI boom:
📈 +235% YoY in 2021 (Carta)
💰 Median AUM hit $2.17M in 2023
📊 67% of $10M+ SPVs now charge fees
🔁 Secondary SPVs ↑118%
⚔️ 80% of 2025 SPV capital flows to AI + defense
Chart: @PeterJ_Walker
#venturecapital #vc #startups #ai #finance
📈 +235% YoY in 2021 (Carta)
💰 Median AUM hit $2.17M in 2023
📊 67% of $10M+ SPVs now charge fees
🔁 Secondary SPVs ↑118%
⚔️ 80% of 2025 SPV capital flows to AI + defense
Chart: @PeterJ_Walker
#venturecapital #vc #startups #ai #finance
@JeffBezos brings up a good point about the AI bubble bursting
The aftermath and residue will leave society better than going on
The aftermath and residue will leave society better than going on
October 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
@JeffBezos brings up a good point about the AI bubble bursting
The aftermath and residue will leave society better than going on
The aftermath and residue will leave society better than going on
In 2021, capital tore through AI like current through copper. Seed rounds at $10M pre felt normal. $70B poured in by year’s end—venture sheets burned bright.
Now the voltage dropped. Series A valuations down 35%. Deal flow sliced in half.
(Thread)
Now the voltage dropped. Series A valuations down 35%. Deal flow sliced in half.
(Thread)
October 6, 2025 at 10:24 PM
In 2021, capital tore through AI like current through copper. Seed rounds at $10M pre felt normal. $70B poured in by year’s end—venture sheets burned bright.
Now the voltage dropped. Series A valuations down 35%. Deal flow sliced in half.
(Thread)
Now the voltage dropped. Series A valuations down 35%. Deal flow sliced in half.
(Thread)
20 mile run (3rd ever in like 4 years kinda scary)
7 mile warmup
12 miles (1 mile on 1 mile off)
1 mile cool-down
Big boy running
7 mile warmup
12 miles (1 mile on 1 mile off)
1 mile cool-down
Big boy running
October 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
20 mile run (3rd ever in like 4 years kinda scary)
7 mile warmup
12 miles (1 mile on 1 mile off)
1 mile cool-down
Big boy running
7 mile warmup
12 miles (1 mile on 1 mile off)
1 mile cool-down
Big boy running
Sperm racing raises $10M to combat male infertility utilizing microscopic race track
#startups #technews #fertility #venturecapital #tech
#startups #technews #fertility #venturecapital #tech
October 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Sperm racing raises $10M to combat male infertility utilizing microscopic race track
#startups #technews #fertility #venturecapital #tech
#startups #technews #fertility #venturecapital #tech
Texas Forever (P.S. This is a photo of me at the Texas Venture Alliance event 2 years ago, via the GOAT CS Freeland, viewing ICON build 3D-printed homes in real-time!) very cool and good times)
#hardtech #startups #venturecapital #investing
#hardtech #startups #venturecapital #investing
October 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Texas Forever (P.S. This is a photo of me at the Texas Venture Alliance event 2 years ago, via the GOAT CS Freeland, viewing ICON build 3D-printed homes in real-time!) very cool and good times)
#hardtech #startups #venturecapital #investing
#hardtech #startups #venturecapital #investing
Idk how people haven’t figured this out yet
October 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Idk how people haven’t figured this out yet
Funding tips for startups: How to raise capital via cold email
There is a technique to it
Start with
1) Intro
2) Thesis fit and value (fund economics as well if possible)
3) Traction (KPI heavy)
4) brief raise details (Use of Funds)
#startups #venturecapital #investing #business #econsky
There is a technique to it
Start with
1) Intro
2) Thesis fit and value (fund economics as well if possible)
3) Traction (KPI heavy)
4) brief raise details (Use of Funds)
#startups #venturecapital #investing #business #econsky
October 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Funding tips for startups: How to raise capital via cold email
There is a technique to it
Start with
1) Intro
2) Thesis fit and value (fund economics as well if possible)
3) Traction (KPI heavy)
4) brief raise details (Use of Funds)
#startups #venturecapital #investing #business #econsky
There is a technique to it
Start with
1) Intro
2) Thesis fit and value (fund economics as well if possible)
3) Traction (KPI heavy)
4) brief raise details (Use of Funds)
#startups #venturecapital #investing #business #econsky
Q3 2025 IPOs: Tepid heat, not a boil
US VC-backed IPOs have nudged upward, not surged. The third quarter brought a modest lift—enough to break the slump, not shatter ceilings.
After a two-year freeze, the thaw is cautious:
IPO exit value crept above $50B, highest since Q4 2021.
US VC-backed IPOs have nudged upward, not surged. The third quarter brought a modest lift—enough to break the slump, not shatter ceilings.
After a two-year freeze, the thaw is cautious:
IPO exit value crept above $50B, highest since Q4 2021.
October 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Q3 2025 IPOs: Tepid heat, not a boil
US VC-backed IPOs have nudged upward, not surged. The third quarter brought a modest lift—enough to break the slump, not shatter ceilings.
After a two-year freeze, the thaw is cautious:
IPO exit value crept above $50B, highest since Q4 2021.
US VC-backed IPOs have nudged upward, not surged. The third quarter brought a modest lift—enough to break the slump, not shatter ceilings.
After a two-year freeze, the thaw is cautious:
IPO exit value crept above $50B, highest since Q4 2021.