Because he isn't in the Crypto scene and does not know what is happening in it yet until he actually does get some and is a holder of some. Just like he is now, so he will know be a little more concerned about this date and how much he can lose by just throwing money into it without doing his research.
Ah well, just another day in the life of a venture capitalist I think. ;)
https://steemit.com/money/@medevlo/venture-capitalists-start-to-notice-ico-s-and-realize-how-they-can-take-advantage-of-them-all