VC (IN)COMPATIBLE Coffee Mug

VC (IN)COMPATIBLE ☕

For founders building scientifically rigorous things in a market optimized for hype curves and hockey-stick expectations.

This mug features “VC (in)compatible” in a minimalist deep-tech-inspired design made for researchers, founders, scientists, and everyone who has ever been told to “simplify the science for investors.”

Perfect for:

• investor meetings
• due diligence survival
• commercialization existentialism
• deep tech founder therapy sessions
• explaining why physics does not scale exponentially

Minimal, sharp, and painfully relatable.

Whether you're drinking your morning coffee, evening tea, or something in between, this mug is built for daily use with a vivid print that stays sharp through microwave runs and dishwasher cycles.

Product details

• Ceramic
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Lead and BPA-free

Size: 11 oz

• Height: 3.8″ (9.6 cm)
• Diameter: 3.2″ (8.2 cm)

Blank product sourced from China.

Shipping, taxes & terms

Production & shipping

Each item is made to order.

Estimated delivery time is approximately 5–9 business days depending on production capacity and shipping destination.

Please note that shipping times may vary during holidays or periods of high demand.

Orders are processed via secure Stripe checkout for both B2C and B2B customers.

NOTE: Shipping costs and applicable taxes are calculated at checkout and vary depending on the buyer’s location.

For eligible B2B purchases within the EU, reverse charge and OSS regulations may apply.

Returns & refunds

Each product is made to order specifically for you. Because of the nature of print-on-demand production, returns and exchanges are generally not accepted.

However, if your order arrives damaged, defective, or incorrect, please contact us at m.witte@arise-innovations.com within 14 days of delivery and we’ll make it right.