Observed Signal · Oct 12, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: Haatch · Impact: 2/5
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Ben Horowitz spoke with a16z speedrun General Partner Jonathan Lai about enduring founder and product principles, arguing that company story and strategy are the same and must be constantly rewritten. He advised that the strongest fundraising pitch is one the founder truly believes, because a personally-held narrative cannot be easily dismantled in meetings. Horowitz reiterated product management’s core mandate—deliver the right product at the right time—and warned that AI mainly automates executional tasks, which raises the relative value of creativity and relationship‑building. He highlighted opportunity areas that address supply‑side bottlenecks (electricity, chips, token supply) and cited a16z’s investment in Heron Power as an example of solving such constraints.
Haatch exits Trigify to HubSpot at up to 3.53x
We are delighted to announce the successful exit of our full position in Trigify following its acquisition by HubSpot, the agentic customer platform for scaling businesses. The all-cash transaction delivered up to 3.53x for our investors. This exit represents Haatch’s 6th profitable exit in the last 18 months.
Haatch Partners with Loughborough University to Launch New Venture Investor Network
We are delighted to announce our partnership with Loughborough University to launch the Loughborough Venture Investor Network (LVIN), a new initiative connecting high-potential startups and spinouts from the University’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with alumni and other affiliated investors.
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