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Is the VC Middleman on the Way Out?
Why LPs Will Start Investing Direct in Startups/SMEs that have a good Investability Rating For decades, venture capital firms have been...

Nigel Farren
3 min read
Why LPs Should Invest in Rated SMEs — and What’s Holding Them Back
Institutional investors — or Limited Partners (LPs) — manage trillions in capital on behalf of pensions, endowments, and sovereign wealth...

Nigel Farren
3 min read
Why It’s Time to Supplement Pitch Decks with Investability Ratings
For decades, the pitch deck has been the default tool for startups seeking funding. But let’s face it: the system is broken. With 90% of...

Nigel Farren
2 min read
How Investability Ratings Help VCs Source Better Quality Deals
In the high-stakes world of venture capital, the success of a fund hinges on sourcing the right deals early. Yet, every investor knows...

Nigel Farren
4 min read
Fundability UK and Pitchago Sweden Form Strategic Partnership to Boost Startup Investment Success
London, UK – May 1st, 2025 – Fundability Ltd, a UK-based business assessment and rating firm, and Pitchago AB, Sweden’s leading...

Nigel Farren
2 min read
Fixing the Broken Fundraising Ecosystem: Why We’re Failing Founders
In a recent blog , I highlighted a harsh truth: 90% of investment applications are rejected , wasting vast amounts of founders’ time,...

Nigel Farren
3 min read
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