Vasily Alekseenko

The founder @ Rare Founders, one of the fastest growing communities of founders and investors in London. Facilitating the craziest and biggest events in London for the startups and investors.

The Calm Before the Budget: Why Investors Should Pay Attention

Nov 13, 2025

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8 min read

The Calm Before the Budget: Why Investors Should Pay Attention

The upcoming UK Budget could seriously damage investor confidence, with proposed tax reforms on LLPs, venture funds, and a potential exit tax on unrealised gains threatening to drive capital out of the country. Investors are being urged to take action now by signing the Startup Coalition’s open letter to protect the future of UK innovation and investment.

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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.

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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.

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