If interacting with investors and following the market on a day to day basis has taught us anything, it is that VC investors have strong opinions. In addition to that, they like to make those opinions heard. Because of this, we started the Sentiment Index, a quarterly look at what is happening and what is to come in the early stage market. Along with our partners at Hyde Park Angels, We ask a series of questions, ending with an open ended one where the respondents can tell us anything they want to about the state of the market.

A few key themes emerged from the final question that are informative for both companies looking to scale their business or raise more money as well as investors hoping to better understand the landscape in different regions or keep a finger on the pulse of which sectors are heating up – maybe so they can go invest in some of the areas people aren't talking about.