
Why Investors Keep Looking at Startups That Don't Fit Their Thesis
Investors review startups they were never going to back; founders pitch investors who were never going to bite. Why the mismatch happens, and what fixes it.
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Investors review startups they were never going to back; founders pitch investors who were never going to bite. Why the mismatch happens, and what fixes it.

How Max Ventures' data-driven system is picking Europe's next generation of breakout startups and winning.

Europe has the capital and the startups. What it lacks is a connected investment infrastructure. Here is why cross-border investing in Europe still underperforms, and what the ecosystem needs to change.

Incubators, VCs, and angel networks across Europe still evaluate startups manually. Here is what that inefficiency costs the ecosystem, and what purpose-built infrastructure actually looks like.

Mallorca is not short of wealth, talent, or ambition. What it has historically lacked is structure. This is the story of how we set out to build it from scratch.

Foundrise exists for one reason: to change who gets funded, and how. As one of the purpose-driven Pynn tenants, Foundrise focuses on supporting women-led founding teams and connecting them with investors who recognise both their potential and the markets they serve.

When founders are looking for early-stage capital that comes with insight, not just a cheque, Wolver Ventures is a partner worth paying attention to.

If you’re looking at Spain’s startup scene, Pinama Capital 23 is one of the names you’ll want to know. They’re one of the standout Pynn tenants, backing early-stage startups with both funding and practical guidance.

When you’re looking at investor networks that do more than just write cheques, VestVentures stands out - and it’s one of the active Pynn tenants making real waves in early-stage investing.

VentureCapital.nl is an online platform that simplifies how founders and investors find each other.

MADban (Madrid Business Angels Network) brings together entrepreneurs and private investors to make early-stage funding more accessible and structured.

Sheblooms is focused on one clear goal. Increase access to capital for women-led startups and support them as they scale.