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European Straits #166
Hi, it’s Nicolas from The Family. Today, I’m discussing the various governmental responses to the economic and social crisis triggered by COVID-19—and why we should focus on helping individuals.
⚠️ The paid version of European Straits launched three weeks ago! In addition to this free edition, my paying subscribers receive a Monday Note as their work week is about to begin and a set of Friday Reads that dig deeper into various topics related to investing in tech startups, especially in Europe.
Obviously no problem if you haven’t subscribed! Still, here’s what you’ve missed lately:
An analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 crisis for startups and how to analyze government-led responses, inspired by Ventures Hacks’s Babak Nivi: Quality and Scale, Simultaneously.
A 10-point framework to help investors assess their portfolio of tech participations and decide on allocating capital in the context of the crisis: COVID-19's Impact On Your Portfolio.
My take on how venture capitalists are adapting …