What every LP should know before investing in a venture fund
Daniel Tomov, Founding Partner at Eleven Ventures, explains how venture funds really work. Learn more about fees, liquidity, and what investors should expect as LPs.
How to write investor updates that get read
Most founder updates are too long and forgettable. VC explains how to write short, factual investor updates that build interest and create FOMO.
Why seed is becoming the new growth in the AI era
"Everyone is rushing into growth capital. They're running toward a closing window," says Daniel Tomov of Eleven. Find out why investors should be chasing seed instead.
Why European deeptech pre-seed looks like US cloud in 2010
The biggest risk in European deeptech isn’t technology, it’s timing. Why pre-seed space and defense may be today’s highest-conviction bet?
How smart VCs turn portfolio support into a competitive edge
From "money only: to active partnership, this opinion piece explains how portfolio support, disciplined management, and follow-on investing have become the new engines of venture capital performance.
Publicity vs. Non-publicity: how defence companies should build communications
A guide to effective, secure communication for defence tech companies — from working with government and investors to managing publicity, PR, and reputation.
How I decide which startups to back as an angel investor
A practical 3-step framework for evaluating startups from 100+ angel investments, including lessons, red flags, due diligence tips, and why “failure” matters.
Making sense of private tech company valuations
Private tech company valuations are tricky. This article explains why equity value is so hard to pin down — especially for founders, employees, and early investors.
Pitching for the first time? Avoid these 13 mistakes
Backer of Reface, Oura, Pipe; co-founder and GP of Roosh Ventures shares the 13 most common mistakes founders make when pitching — and how to fix them.