Let’s make next year’s rabbit holes even better 🐰🕳️

Welcome to Alternate Universe!

In today’s edition:

• It’s that time of the year again! 🎅

• Job opportunities at recently funded European startups 👇

• Does private equity really offer better returns than the public market? 🤔

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The Crux 🔴

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Headhunted 🦅

Recently funded private companies need talent! Scout jobs at recently funded European startups, ahead of your competition. 💪

1. Oura 🇫🇮 - The smart ring maker has closed a $200m Series D round. Hiring across all departments (link)

2. BVNK 🇬🇧 - The fintech has closed a $50m Series B to expand stablecoin payments. Commercial, legal, tech and operation roles open (link)

3. Vaeridion 🇩🇪- The aviation startup has raised €14m to decarbonise short-haul flights. Multiple roles open in Munich (link)

4. 1Komma5 🇩🇪 - Solar startup raises a massive €150m round ahead of IPO. Tons of roles across tech, finance & PM here > (link)

5. Bsport 🇪🇸 - The Spanish startup has closed a €30m Series B to grow its wellness studio management offering. Tech & sales roles open (link)

Interestingness📔 

• Novo Nordisk shares take a massive hit as trial results disappoint 😱

• The WSJ did a cool feature on Athletic Brewing and the economics of non-alcoholic beer 🍺

• Trend-Following and Long-Short Quality: Loading the Dice - Man Group 🎲

• Franklin Templeton’s 2025 Private Markets Outlook is out 🔮

• Does private equity really offer better returns than the public market? 🤔

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This is not investment advice. I am not a financial advisor. Make sure to conduct your thorough research before purchasing or selling financial products.