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May 14, 2026

Exclusive: The secretive group recruiting whistleblowers to shake up the VC industry

"All powerful industries need accountability"


Freya Pratty

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Inside Track says it is structured such that even members won’t know who else is involved unless. Credit: Unsplash

In the VC world, speaking out carries risk. Hiring and promotions depend on reputation and warm introductions between GPs, and being labelled as outspoken can quietly close doors.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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