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Horizon (the VC led by @sandykory) built its fund around encouraging…
Brief
Horizon (per @sandykory, 2026-04-16) positions itself against playbook-driven VC norms by backing unconventional founders—naming Tuhin One, Oguzhan Atay, and Jim Belosic—and urging first-principles building. The firm says most peers chase LP-friendly repeatable strategies; Horizon instead gives candid push on strategy and practical help on recruiting while encouraging founders to grow their own networks.
Why it matters
Horizon (the VC led by @sandykory) built its fund around encouraging unconventional founders—citing examples Tuhin One (@baseten), Oguzhan Atay (@BillionToOneInc), and Jim Belosic (@sendcutsend)—and prioritizes first-principles product building over following established playbooks (tweeted 2026-04-16).
Key details
- Sandy Kory argues most early-stage VCs spend time wooing institutional LPs who demand repeatable, playbook-driven strategies; Horizon differentiates by being comfortable with a wide array of founder styles and business models rather than defaulting to 'do it like this.'
- Horizon combines constructive push with support on recruiting: frequent dialogue and direct recruiting help for early hires while also encouraging founders to build their own recruiting networks; the fund rejects being a 'yes-man' to unconventional founders.