Keep pushing forward

+ weekly list of handpicked startup events for founders and investors in London

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Vasily Alekseenko
March 06, 2024

Doesn’t matter how hard it is, keep pushing

Hi there,

This morning, I spoke with someone who has been working with family offices for almost 20 years. She mentioned that she has never seen the market as tight as it is now. The family offices she works with won't invest less than £2mm, which completely cuts out anyone at the pre-Seed to Seed stages. But it's not just founders who are affected; VCs are feeling the impact too.

It’s not easy, but I don’t think it ever was. Keep pushing. Remember, pressure makes diamonds. All your hardships just make you stronger.

Like spring finds its way through stones, you will also find your way. Just don’t give up.

Rare Founders

Investor & founder conference + Demo Day

500 founders applied to pitch at our event in April. Starting this week 40 VCs will be rating all the applicants so we can get top 100 to pitch on the way. The programme and speakers for investors and founders stages will be announced soon. Want to sponsor the event and get exposure to 1,000 investors and founders? Get in touch.

In-person event

22 April 2024, Mayfair, London

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