Of course not everything is about ROI. However, the VC model is predicated on outsized returns. Without that they don&#x27;t exist. Novelty&#x27;s value to a VC is that it makes it more credible that they&#x27;ll see such outsized returns.<p>When founding a new organization, you have a choice of making it for-profit, or non-profit. If you choose for-profit, you are making a statement about your priorities; when you take VC money, the term sheets are very clear about the ambitious ROI you are going for.