Date: 21 October 2025 Location: University Alumni WhatsApp group Time: 7:33 pm Shane: Does anyone still have access to Pitchbook? Kane: Yes I do, what do you need? Shane: Amazing. I am raising a seed round and have interest from VC.XYZ. I want to know their track record. Can you screenshot their last couple of deals? Kane: Sure, will DM you. Shane: ๐๐พ๐๐พ This exchange, or something very like it, has played out dozens of times in my alumni WhatsApp groups. Somebody needs a specific piece of...