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Free for your fund to offer. Founders get a 15-minute introduction within 24 hours.Partner with Pausa
For European venture funds

Your founders, matched to a psychologist who understands founders. With an introduction within 24 hours.

Free for your fund to offer. You pay only when it is used. You never see who used it.

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Matched

15-minute introduction within 24 hours

Confirmed by a person within the hour

Why funds sign

Three reasons this takes one page and no budget.

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To: portfolio founders

Confidential support, on us

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{[['vc-st1','54%','of founders reported burnout in the last year'],['vc-st2','56%','say they get no mental health support from their investors'],['vc-st3','12%','would turn to an investor when struggling']].map(([id,n,t])=>
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Source: Sifted Founder Mental Health Survey, February 2025, n=138.

The last figure is the one that shapes the product. Support a founder can only reach through their investor is support most founders will not use.

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Confidentiality

Confidentiality is the product, not a policy.

What your fund sees

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What your fund never sees

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One page to sign. Nothing to pay until it is used.

Tell us about the fund. We reply within one working day.

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