This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Global VC funds overflowing with capital
• European valuations break all records
• Warming up investors for the next round
• 'Inside rounds' are suddenly acceptable

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• FOMO is good for investors too
• Founders must understand the impact of their 'strategic play'
• What is Customer Development?
• How to ensure VC/Startup fit

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Bridge rounds don't need to send a negative message
• Are your funding references ready?
• Marketing the written word
• Founder traits that VCs love

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• UK set to dominate European VC in 2021
• Who do you want your customers to become?
• Decisions only CEOs can make
• One founder's battle with burnout

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• Why startups fail
• Reference checking investors
• Corporate investors must fight harder for a share in the cap table
• Will VCs become the next generation of industrial conglomerate?

This week on the startup to scaleup journey:

• European investment could hit €100 billion by year-end
• Culture is the real startup advantage
• Radical Candor — The Surprising Secret to Being a Good Boss
• The interesting people fund