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Field notes from the front line.

Founder stories, money lessons, and behind-the-scenes updates from the Red Pakket team.

Thesis
March 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Why micro funds matter more than another mega-VC
The gap between a working idea and a real business is rarely €5M. It's usually €5,000 — and no one is writing that cheque.
Full post coming soon.
Data
February 24, 2026 · 8 min read
The 2% problem: where all the venture money actually goes
Female founders receive roughly 2% of global VC. We look at the numbers, the excuses, and what a different model looks like in practice.
Full post coming soon.
Founder economics
February 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Loan vs. equity: what founders actually keep
A side-by-side of a €10K equity round and a €10K Red Pakket loan, five years out. The result surprises most people.
Full post coming soon.
Behind the scenes
January 21, 2026 · 7 min read
How we price risk without a spreadsheet full of assumptions
Traction, community, and cash discipline. The three signals we care about — and why we don't ask for a five-year forecast.
Full post coming soon.

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Why micro funds matter more than another mega-VC