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Auryn valuation workspace showing a probability-weighted MOIC result and the pwMOIC curve against post-money valuation

Introducing Auryn: Don't Miss the Outlier

Auryn is decision support for early-stage investors: source and screen every deal, model every exit, handle the fund admin, and give every company a real look.

Mikael Andersson

Aug 21, 2026

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How to build deal flow that actually converts

Guides6 min read

A quiet inbox isn't a sign of good taste. It's a sign that founders don't know you exist yet. Here's what the data says about where deals come from, and how to build a pipeline that holds up over time.

Mikael Andersson

Feb 27, 2026

Why smaller funds have the edge (if they're systematic)

VC Insights4 min read

Fund size is treated like a signal of quality in VC. The actual return data says otherwise. But small funds only win if they build the right infrastructure — and most don't.

Mikael Andersson

Feb 27, 2026

FO vs. VC Funds

VC Insights5 min read

The Family Office Process Gap

Family offices and VC funds approach investing from different angles. But for deal screening and portfolio monitoring, they hit the same wall.

Mikael Andersson

Feb 25, 2026

Timeline showing how underwriting focus changes by stage, from team at Pre-Seed to scale and execution at Series B

VC Insights6 min read

Venture Stage as an Analytical Input

Stage labels are used loosely across venture capital, and the consequences show up in every deal model and pitch deck. This article outlines how to classify a company correctly, what a fundable pitch deck should contain at each stage, and how stage modeling connects underwriting to portfolio construction.

Mikael Andersson

Feb 22, 2026