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PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT

Would you know if your founder was burning out?

Shadow burnout: exhaustion hidden behind good numbers. Founders keep performing, and keep it from you.

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In the news

Founders said it. Researchers measured it. Leading funds acted.

Read it here before it happens in your portfolio.

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For European venture funds

Your founders, matched to a therapist who understands founders. With an introduction within 24 hours.

Free for your fund to offer. You pay only when it is used. You never see who used it.

Matched

15-minute introduction within 24 hours

Confirmed by a person within the hour

Why funds sign

Three reasons this takes one page and no budget.

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Confidentiality

Confidentiality is the product, not a policy.

What your fund sees

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What your fund never sees

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See the trust centre

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One page to sign. Nothing to pay until it is used.

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