2025-12-11 12:52:06

Two partners from a relatively under-the-radar London-based fund just earned serious recognition. Barend Van den Brande and Firat Ileri, both from Hummingbird, landed spots on the Midas List Europe. Their winning formula? Throwing out the traditional playbook and betting on founders who don't fit the typical mold—the true outliers. It's a reminder that sometimes the best investments come from backing people others overlook.

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RektButSmiling

· 7h ago

Really, I think the methods discovered by these two guys from Hummingbird are correct. While others are chasing the hot trends, they deliberately choose those weirdos... and it actually made them a damn profit.

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MoonRocketTeam

· 12-11 22:41

Hey people, the real booster is not following the trend in investing, but daring to bet on those quirky founders who are looked down upon by the mainstream. This is the correct attitude for moon landing.

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OnChainSleuth

· 12-11 13:22

True vision is about daring to bet on entrepreneurs that others overlook.

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SchrodingerWallet

· 12-11 13:21

NGL, Hummingbird is indeed a killer move. It specifically targets entrepreneurs who are least favored by others and ends up making the most profit... Unbelievable.

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MidnightTrader

· 12-11 13:14

Really? These two guys have incredible vision, specifically targeting overlooked founders... I feel like this is true investment wisdom.

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MergeConflict

· 12-11 13:13

NGL, this is the true way to invest; outliers are often the biggest opportunities, and those who don't follow the herd make money.

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