Doesn’t matter how hard it is, keep pushing
Hi there,
This morning, I spoke with someone who has been working with family offices for almost 20 years. She mentioned that she has never seen the market as tight as it is now. The family offices she works with won't invest less than £2mm, which completely cuts out anyone at the pre-Seed to Seed stages. But it's not just founders who are affected; VCs are feeling the impact too.
It’s not easy, but I don’t think it ever was. Keep pushing. Remember, pressure makes diamonds. All your hardships just make you stronger.
Like spring finds its way through stones, you will also find your way. Just don’t give up.
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