The Anatomy of a round (and why they never go to plan)
If you’ve ever wondered how a startup “raises a round,” you’re not alone. It’s one of those phrases people in tech throw around casually - like everyone was born understanding cap tables and term sheets. The truth? Even inside the industry, the process is messy. Every round is its own little universe of ambition, pressure, and luck. And since we’ve had to delay our 4th Drop this week - due to...
Something big is coming on the 10th of November
With the huge success of our first Product Hunt launch - we're excited to share news of our next big launch.
Democratising private market investing - but make it slick
The team here at @Shuttle have been building an impressive product that has seen them raise 6 rounds of investment for their growing community of investors. The platform has certainly received a tonne of attention - not just because of the access to exciting investment opportunities - but also because of the slick product design and beautiful user experience. Don't just take it from me - see...
We're going live tomorrow
Join us as we celebrate our first product hunt launch. https://www.linkedin.com/events/shuttle-producthuntlaunchparty7384549236107018240/theater/
Why asymmetric returns matter and how we think about them
Most people invest expecting symmetry: “You risk €1, you hope to make €1.50 or €2.” That’s how public markets work - relatively predictable, relatively linear. Venture capital isn’t like that. Not even close. In VC, 80% of your investments might break even or go to zero. But one outlier (the next Revolut, Airbnb, or UiPath) can return your entire portfolio and then some. That’s the power law in...
Why Shuttle exists: Private markets shouldn’t be a gated community
For decades, private markets have been treated like a velvet-rope party - exclusive, opaque, and mostly off-limits unless you were rich, well-connected, or both. We hate that. 😡 Because when you look at who actually wants financial freedom (who’s educating themselves, diversifying, and thinking long-term) it’s not just institutions or family offices. It’s you. The tech worker with stock...