Andy McLoughlin is the sole managing partner at Uncork Capital who brings a rare combination of having scaled his own venture-backed startup (Huddle) from two people to a global enterprise platform and then stepping into leadership of an established seed fund. He uses a systematic "three axes of risk" framework to evaluate early-stage companies across product, market, and founder dimensions, and is known for being highly accessible to new founders including those who reach out through cold emails.

• Enthusiasm for B2B infrastructure and developer tools. Frequently highlights investments in technical solutions that handle massive datasets or democratize access to cloud technology, such as open-source tools that allow companies to host software in their own cloud environments.
• Strong belief in the application of artificial intelligence to modernize enterprise workflows, particularly in marketing and legal sectors. Often praises companies that use AI to eliminate dependencies between teams, citing a specific portfolio company that helps marketing teams move faster without relying on technical specialists.
• Deep commitment to the San Francisco tech ecosystem. Regularly tweets about the city's resurgence as the center of the startup world and expresses delight in local innovations like taking autonomous vehicle rides, framing the city as the best place to build.
• High standard for user interface design and a low tolerance for friction in software. Frequently critiques poor product decisions in popular tools, such as unnecessary sound effects in electronic signature apps or the poor quality of ads on e-readers, signaling an eye for product craftsmanship.
• Support for founders who aim for long-term independence rather than quick exits. Applauds CEOs who state their intention to build enduring public companies over decades, rather than flipping the startup quickly, and emphasizes the importance of investing at the seed stage before a trend becomes obvious.