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From Seed to Stuck: Europe’s Venture Capital Paradox

Oct 23, 2025

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7 min read

From Seed to Stuck: Europe’s Venture Capital Paradox

Europe’s startup scene isn’t short on ideas — it’s short on capital. Despite world-class founders and deep-tech breakthroughs, Europe still lags behind the US in late-stage funding, exits, and institutional backing. This post breaks down why the continent’s VC ecosystem is stuck, how concentrated capital and cautious LPs are holding it back, and where smart investors can still find opportunity in the gaps.

Vasily Alekseenko

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Family Offices vs. VCs: A Quiet Revolution in Startup Funding

Aug 26, 2025

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11 min read

Family Offices vs. VCs: A Quiet Revolution in Startup Funding

Family offices are stepping out of the shadows and reshaping the startup funding game — hiring ex-VCs, cutting out the middlemen, and investing directly. In this post, I explore what that means for founders, VCs, and the future of venture capital itself.

Vasily Alekseenko

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