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Direct Listings vs SPACs: A Post-Mortem on the Boom and the 2026 Reality

Deep dive of the SPAC crash and the 2026 reality. Discover which alternative listing vehicles remain viable for European scale-ups and why Direct Listings are a trap for the mid-market.

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The Rise of GP-Led Secondaries in Europe | 2026 Liquidity Guide

The traditional ten-year private equity cycle is facing a mathematical reckoning. For an investor in London, the 2026 vintage represents a fundamental break from the exit strategies of the…
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The Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up and Managing an SPV for Seed Deals

Raising a seed round can be exciting but also messy. Multiple investors, complicated cap tables, and legal paperwork can turn what should be a quick close into a full-blown headache. That’s…
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How to Use Traction Metrics (LTV/CAC Ratio) to Justify a High Valuation to VCs

Raising venture capital is as much about storytelling as it is about numbers. Investors want to know your startup is growing but more importantly, they want proof that your growth is…