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Live from SuperVenture 2025 in Berlin, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Jan Miczaika, Partner at HV Capital, one of Europe's largest and longest-standing venture capital firms.Together, they talk about macro trends shaping the future of VC, HV Capital's unique positioning across funding stages, and offer a refreshingly honest take on ESG, DEI, defense, hype, LP dynamics, and the challenges of building a VC fund.This episode is a must-listen for:LPs trying to understand how established firms see the worldEmerging managers finding their product-market fitFounders building across deep tech, defense, and climate

Welcome to a special emergency episode of the EUVC podcast, where Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Cathy White founder of CEW Communications and her star colleague and former tech.eu managing editor Dan Taylor —two of the most plugged-in voices in European tech media —to dissect the shocking news of TechCrunch Europe's closure and what's ahead.In this raw and real conversation, they unpack:Why TechCrunch's downfall signals something bigger in mediaWhat the rise of AI means for journalists, PR pros, and founders alikeAnd how Europe's startup ecosystem can—and must—take charge of its narrativeFrom the role of creators and newsletters to the shift from SEO to “LEO,” this one's for anyone building in, writing about, or pitching European tech.Here's what's covered:00:10 The Impact of TechCrunch's Closure on European Media06:33 The Future of Media in Europe10:30 The Rise of Entrepreneurial Journalism15:46 Navigating the New Media Landscape for Startups18:06 The Shift from SEO to LEO in Media Strategy23:13 Making Complex Ideas Accessible27:18 The Role of PR in the Age of AI29:31 The Importance of Human Touch in AI33:12 AI's Impact on Content Creation and Journalism39:37 The Future of Journalism and New Publications

In this episode, David Cruz e Silva sits down with Joe Schorge, founder of Isomer Capital, one of Europe's most thoughtful and active LPs—backing funds, co-investing with top GPs, and increasingly leaning into secondaries.From deep dives into the maturing European tech ecosystem, to the reality of what “liquidity” means today, Joe shares what it takes to build long-term portfolios and navigate cycles with wisdom (and a little humor).Who should listen:LPs thinking through secondary exposure and portfolio liquidityGPs raising new funds with legacy tailwinds (or baggage)Founders and angels curious about how liquidity really works behind the scenesHere's what's covered:00:00 Meet Joe Schorge & Isomer Capital's model00:31 Why SuperVenture is ground zero for LP/GP dealflow01:30 A New Era of Secondaries: From passive to proactive02:55 "It's not a return until you can buy a beer with it."

In this episode, David Cruz e Silva sits down with Matthew Spence, Barclays' Global Head of Venture Capital Banking, to talk about the state of exits, dual-use tech, and how Europe can seize the next defense innovation wave. With a background spanning the White House, Pentagon, and a16z, Matt shares a unique view from the intersection of global power, technology, and venture.Who should listen:GPs working with later-stage companies or exit-readinessLPs and allocators curious about dual-use and defense opportunitiesPolicymakers and ecosystem builders across EuropeAnyone wondering how venture intersects with geopoliticsHere's what's covered:00:00 Meet Matt Spence & why Barclays is doubling down on venture01:00 SuperVenture 2025: Why Berlin matters to a Silicon Valley banker01:39 “Sneaky good”: The IPO market is back—but not how you expect03:00 How GPs can prep for exits—before they're even on the table04:00 Barclays as an LP: What their private bank is looking for05:10 Defense tech: From bombs to AI & cloud for the battlefield07:00 “The government is a terrible customer”—but that's changing08:30 Dual-use: Why it's not code for defense and shouldn't be10:00 The real opportunity for Europe: leapfrog, don't lag12:30 A wake-up call for Brussels and national leaders15:00 The return to deep tech: hardware + software, redux16:45 Why this isn't just a new trend—it's a venture returning to its roots

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture.This week, the trio tackles one of the most geopolitically charged, capital-heavy, and morally complex episodes yet:The global reshuffling of power: Israel, Iran, Russia, and UkraineWhy defense is back—and what it means for VCsEurope's space ambitions and what the ESA's new satellite project signalsChina's trade plays and Europe's vulnerability in rare earthsAI, IPOs, and why founders might want to stay private longerSurgical robots, ambient AI, and who's building the future of healthcarePlus: Daniel Ek gets flak, SPACs sneak back, and why VCs are now speed-running $15B deals in one week.Here's what's covered:02:00 War & Markets: Iran, Israel, oil prices & Bank of England holds06:00 Defense Budgets: Why Europe is (finally) spending10:00 VC Taboo: Why investing in weapons gets complicated fast15:00 EIF Restrictions: Sex, gambling, and no defense20:00 The Rise of Helsing: Europe's $12B defense unicorn24:00 Strategic Autonomy: Europe's new military satellite constellation30:00 ESA vs. Starlink: Earth observation gets serious34:00 China, Trade Wars & Rare Earths: Why Europe's exposed40:00 EU-US Tariffs & Trump's Pharma Threat42:00 IPO Boom: Chime, Circle, and the SPAC comeback47:00 CMR Surgical: UK's $4B robot exit—is that enough?53:00 Lessons from Intuitive Surgical & deeptech M&A56:00 Deal of the Week: Nabla's AI for clinicians, Helsing, and Scale AI's lightning-fast cash01:02:00 Founders in Government: Alex DePledge & Matt Clifford's impact01:05:00 Meta's AI Transfers: Zuck goes full football transfer window

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, Andreas is joined by Christophe Jurczak, Managing Partner at Quantonation, the world's first dedicated quantum technologies VC fund.Together, they unpack the tangible, applied promise of quantum technologies—far beyond the hype—and discuss why Europe may still win in this deep tech arena if capital (and courage) show up at the right time.This week's themes:Real-world quantum use cases in health, energy, climate, and securityThe rise of quantum internet and the race to secure communicationsHow interdisciplinary talent makes or breaks applied quantum venturesWhy late-stage capital remains quantum Europe's biggest bottleneckHere's what's covered:01:30 Quantum Is Real: Health, energy, climate & security02:45 Quantum Drug Discovery: Pascal & Qubit Pharmaceuticals05:00 Simulation Power: Designing less toxic, more effective molecules06:45 Quantum Internet: Unhackable infrastructure deployments in NYC & Berlin08:30 Why Encryption Is Under Threat—And What Quantum Does About It10:00 No Cryo, No Labs: Room-temp quantum machines are here11:45 Talent Mix: Why computer scientists + physicists = startup advantage13:30 ML on Quantum Hardware: Graph ML and novel quantum algorithms15:00 Europe's Competitive Edge: IQM, Pascal, and more16:30 The Real Risk: Growth-stage capital and the transatlantic gap18:00 Quantonation's Vision: A future late-stage fund for European quantum19:00 Final Thoughts: Sci-fi vibes, real-world traction, and a rallying cry

In this new episode of Path to Market, our Director Natasha Lytton and co-host Micah Smurthwaite, Partner at Pipeline Ventures, sit down with Tim Bertrand — a three-time GTM leader who's scaled companies from just a few million to hundreds of millions in revenue. Currently serving as President of HAProxy, Tim previously held sales leadership roles at Acquia and Project44, and brings deep insights into category creation, founder-led sales, sales hiring, and international expansion.Tim walks us through his career of building sales engines from the ground up — including Acquia's leap from $2M to $200M+ ARR — and explains why he keeps coming back to the early-stage trenches.He also shares actionable advice for founders: when to hire (and who to hire) in your first sales roles, how to think about pricing in new markets, how to align product and GTM, and what great onboarding and sales coaching look like.Here's what's covered:05:00 Early-Stage Sales: Why Tim Keeps Coming Back07:12 Structuring Your First Sales Hires09:44 Traits of Great Early-Stage Sellers13:00 Does Domain Expertise Matter?15:28 Best Practices for Sales Onboarding17:48 Sales Methodologies: MEDDICC & BANT22:14 Creating Real Urgency in the Sales Cycle30:23 Value-Based Pricing & Market Signals38:09 Building a Business Around Open Source42:16 Sales Methodologies for Founders43:40 Hiring a CRO: When & What to Look For

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm, Dr. Daniel Carew, and Sebastian von Ribbentrop discuss the critical importance of defense and strategic technologies in Europe. They explore Join Capital's investment thesis, the complexities of dual-use technology, and the intersection of technology, defense, and geopolitics. The conversation also touches on the impact of the Ukraine conflict on European defense strategies and the evolving landscape of venture capital investment in this sector.Here's what's covered:18:55 The Evolution of Join Capital's Investment Thesis24:01 Understanding Dual-Use Technology in Defense28:49 Navigating the Commercial and Defense Markets34:01 The Role of Geopolitics in Defense Investments38:09 Geopolitics and Personal Connections41:29 Complexity of European Defense and Innovation45:10 The Shift in Global Power Dynamics48:06 Defense Washing vs. Genuine Innovation52:55 Investment Strategies in a Changing Landscape59:47 The Future of Defense Post-Ukraine Conflict

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Nicole LeBlanc, Partner at Woven Capital, the $800M growth-stage CVC fund backed by Toyota. They unpack what it takes to drive real strategic and financial outcomes in corporate venture — and what founders and GPs often get wrong when working with CVCs.Nicole shares how Woven structures its global operations, works hand-in-hand with Toyota's business units, and leverages a portfolio success team to shepherd startups through complex corporate dynamics. She also breaks down Woven's investment logic, from hydrogen to lunar rovers — and why corporate alignment shouldn't come at the cost of independence.Here's what's covered:00:40 – The structure of Woven Capital & its relationship with Toyota03:00 – How Toyota Ventures (early-stage) and Woven (growth-stage) complement each other09:45 – Building internal bridges: the Portfolio Success team model13:15 – Toyota's internal incentives (and the carrot vs. stick approach)15:10 – The CVC cultural challenge: Japan, US, and Europe21:40 – How to spot a “red flag” CVC as a founder31:30 – Toyota Open Labs: a new playbook for startup-corporate collaboration34:00 – Woven's LP strategy: investing in funds for access, insight & geography39:00 – Learnings from fund investing: what CVC LPs need from GPs42:00 – Final advice for startups and corporates alike

In this conversation, David Cruz e Silva sits down with Dario de Wet, Founding Partner of LTV Capital, a next-generation fund-of-funds reshaping the LP-GP landscape through intentional, hands-on support for emerging managers, especially in underserved and global markets.Together, they unpack what it takes to stand out as an emerging VC manager today, how LP sentiment is shifting across continents, and why democratizing access to venture capital remains fraught with friction.

At the EUVC Summit, Will McQuillan of Frontline delivered a keynote that flipped the script on the increasingly popular narrative of Europe needing to "decouple" from the US. With data points, historical context, and a call to action, Will urged VCs and founders to resist isolationist instincts and double down on building global companies, despite rising geopolitical noise.Rather than succumbing to isolationist trends, this talk urges the venture community to reclaim a global mindset, reminding us that the best companies are built across borders, not within them.Whether you're in venture, policy, or portfolio support, this is your reminder that global ambition still matters—and it's up to investors to make it possible.Here's what's covered:00:50 US Revenue Reliance: A warning or a reality check?02:30 The Case Against Isolationism: Why Europe can't afford to go it alone04:15 Historical Proof of Collaboration: From deep-sea cables to the Large Hadron Collider06:00 Policy vs Practice: Why builders must rise above political narratives08:10 VC's Role in the Globalization Equation: Making international scale possible again

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture.This week, the trio dive into:Why cyber preparedness is a growing boardroom concernThe overlooked fragility of Europe's energy systemsHow automation, AI, and policy are colliding in the UKEurope's capital gap—and the uncomfortable truth behind itPlus: OpenAI margins, startup resilience, and robotaxis in LondonHere's what's covered:02:00 Cybercrime as a Macro Risk: Are We Sleepwalking into Crisis?06:10 Iberian Blackouts & Energy Fragility09:00 Immutable Ledgers, AI & Infrastructure Resilience11:15 UK's £2B AI Action Plan: Where's the Real Bravery?14:20 Nuclear Woes: The True Cost of Delay17:40 Marginal Cost Pricing & the Renewable Conundrum20:30 Tesla's Robotaxi Vision & a $40K Price Tag22:00 Wave x Uber Deal: Level 4 Autonomy Comes to the UK24:00 Brexit's AV Dividend? The UK Races Ahead of the EU26:30 Europe's Capital Gap: Funding or Fundamentals?29:00 OpenAI's Gross Margins & Startup Implications31:30 Incumbents Strike Back: Why Big Tech Moved Faster34:00 Startup Opportunity in the Next Wave of AI35:40 European vs. US Startup DNA: Who's Built to Win?37:30 Final Thoughts & Condolences on Global Tragedies

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Joe Seager-Dupuy and Mike Martin, General Partners at True Global, a £1B investment firm focused on consumer and retail, to explore how AI transforms how consumer businesses are built, scaled, and experienced.They unpack why consumer AI is more than a buzzword - it's unlocking entirely new market categories, reshaping broken UX flows, and expanding the definition of addressable markets. From agentic software and hyper-personalized health stacks to defensibility through data, brand, and workflow, this episode offers a deep dive into how to build and invest at the intersection of frontier tech and human behavior.Here's what's covered:07:27 Exploring Consumer AI Innovations14:47 Challenges and Opportunities in Consumer AI20:27 The Path to Agentic Business Models25:27 Building Optionality in AI Products26:23 Case Study: Superhuman's Agentic Email System28:10 The Velocity of AI Announcements31:10 Defensibility in Consumer AI39:15 AI's Impact on Consumer Company Operations43:07 The Disruption of Incumbents by AI Startups

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Zack Weisfeld, the founding force behind Intel Ignite (now Ignite Deep Tech), to explore the evolution of one of the most respected deep tech accelerators in the world. From reinventing how corporates engage with startups to pioneering a "co-founder as a service" model, Zack shares what it takes to build real bridges between enterprise and entrepreneurship.Here's what's covered:03:10 Why Intel Chose to Spin It Out—And How the Ecosystem Reacted06:15 The Three Pillars: Seed, Pre-Seed, and Ideation Programs08:00 What Most Corporate Accelerators Get Wrong11:40 Co-Founder as a Service: A New Model of Acceleration13:25 Why Corporate Mentorship Works When Done Right19:40 Lessons from 14 Years of Building Accelerators26:20 How Mentorship Creates Internal Champions30:15 Aligning Startup Success with Corporate Transformation35:10 Why Mental Health Support for Founders Is a Strategic Imperative

In this special episode, we welcome back Patric Hellermann to dive deep into the concept of edge in venture capital. This isn't your average discussion on differentiation—it's a methodical breakdown of what creates enduring alpha for fund managers, grounded in Patric's experience building Foundamental, a B2B-focused early-stage VC.This episode is for anyone asking: How do I build an edge that scales? You'll leave with answers rooted in practice, not theory.Here's what's covered:02:30 What Makes an Edge? Why Most VCs and LPs Struggle to Answer06:15 The 4 Steps of VC Value Creation: Sourcing, Picking, Winning, Managing12:45 What Founders Want: How to Make Yourself the First Call17:10 DPI Over Hype: Why Patrick Optimizes for Liquidity, Not Likes21:20 Empathy, Proximity & Pattern Recognition: What Most European Funds Get Wrong28:35 Pan-European Funds & the Pitfalls of “Routine-Free” Investing34:40 Why Distribution Beats Product: Lessons from Category Leaders41:25 Fund Design That Scales: GPs with Domain Depth Over Generalism53:30 Prioritization as a Superpower: How to Build With Focus1:00:45 National vs Global Champions: How LPs Think About Risk and Follow-On Capital

In this episode, Adriana Stan is joined by Jon Coker, founding partner at Eka Ventures, to unpack how the team behind the £68M Fund I has backed 21 early-stage companies driving systemic change in consumer health and sustainable consumption.They dive into the team's shift from MMC Ventures to launching a new kind of impact fund, the lessons learned from backing 3 unicorns, and why founder learning velocity is Jon's No. 1 metric for long-term success.Eka Ventures is an early-stage VC fund with a clear mission: to back the founders building a more equitable, sustainable future with business models that scale both shareholder value and societal return.Here's what's covered:01:50 Jon's journey from analyst to co-managing partner at MMC05:15 Launching Eka Ventures: why impact needs its own home08:30 Choosing the themes: consumer health & sustainable consumption12:45 Building conviction around shared value16:00 Distribution in health: why access is half the battle19:25 Generalist vs. Specialist: where Eka fits in23:10 Fund I analysis: what worked and what didn't27:45 Operating in the “real world”: why it's harder, but worth it30:10 Lessons from unicorns and founder growth34:00 The problem with how VCs evaluate “team”

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Philippe Petitpont, co-founder & CEO of Moments Lab, and Gökçe Seylan, Principal at OX, for an insider conversation on the future of video AI and how Europe is producing vertical champions with real traction.Fresh off a $24M scale round, Philippe walks us through the evolution of Moments Lab from metadata indexing to full AI-powered video agents. Gökçe shares why this was a must-invest opportunity for OX and what the company's journey reveals about product-market fit, global GTM, and the rise of vertical AI platforms in Europe.This one's a must-listen for anyone building at the intersection of AI, SaaS, media, and enterprise.Here's what's covered:04:00 Understanding 1 Million Hours of Video: Why AI was the only answer07:00 Why ChatGPT Can't Win This Market: Vertical depth vs. horizontal power10:30 Real Video vs. Synthetic Content: Where emotion, IP, and accuracy still rule16:00 Rights Management in Video AI: How Moments Lab handles ownership at scale21:10 What Is Agentic AI? From prompt to production, with real content27:30 The VC Perspective: Why OX backed this team at scale31:00 From Startup to Scale-Up: Going enterprise, going US36:30 Business Model Design: Why they price by hours, not seats44:00 Scaling from Seed to Series A+: Building infrastructure, not just growth49:30 Being a European Deeptech Founder: Talent advantages, GTM challenges54:30 The Rise of European Vertical AI: Legal, industrial, cyber—and now video

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture.This week, the trio dive into:Why Europe's fiscal firepower could be its unfair advantageThe growing exodus of IPOs from the UK to the USStrategic defense investment—can the UK move the needle?How AI and capital markets are collidingAnd yes, we close on psychedelics and patient-first biotech breakthroughsHere's what's covered:02:15 Europe's Fiscal Advantage: Why Better Balance Sheets Matter for Innovation07:00 The Return of Low Rates: What It Means for Startups11:20 London vs. New York: The IPO Drain17:00 Why Capital Leaves: Liquidity, Coverage & the Search for Growth21:30 Rebuilding the UK Market: The Case for LP Allocation Reform25:50 Beyond IPOs: The Full-Stack Capital Problem30:40 AI and Lawsuits: Welcome to the New Frontier33:10 Defense Tech Heats Up: Drones, AI & Strategic Capital38:40 Can the UK Compete? Global Arms Races & National Reviews42:30 Liquid Biopsies & Healthcare Breakthroughs46:20 NHS Efficiency Crisis: More Money, Worse Outcomes50:30 Psychedelics on the Edge: Awaiting the Data Drop

In this episode of Path to Market, Seedcamp's Natasha Lytton and Pipeline Ventures' Micah Smurthwaite are joined by Gia Scinto, Partner at The Cole Group and one of the most seasoned go-to-market talent experts in tech. Gia has helped build out executive teams at category-defining startups like Stripe, Airbnb, Datadog, Canva, and Confluent — and previously led talent at Y Combinator and Andreessen Horowitz.Gia shares hard-earned lessons from years of recruiting top-tier GTM leaders and partnering directly with founders at every stage, from pre-seed to IPO. In this conversation, she breaks down how to hire your first sales leader, how to evaluate candidates for stage fit and values alignment, and how to avoid common hiring pitfalls that can cost startups months of momentum.From sales methodology and hiring frameworks to founder mindset and onboarding tactics, this episode is packed with tactical insights for founders, operators, and investors alike.Here's what's covered:02:34 Building the First GTM Talent Function in VC06:25 From a16z to YC: Supporting Founders Across Stages09:42 First Sales Hire vs. Later-Stage Leadership13:38 The Anatomy of a Great Recruiting Process22:26 Best Interview Questions for Sales Roles29:45 How to Pitch Senior Candidates at Early Stage33:39 What GTM Leaders Want to Hear44:35 Why Sales Hires Fail — and How to Avoid It47:36 Systems, Team Design & Ops from 0 to $10M51:42 Advice for GTM Candidates: How to Pick Your Next Role

If you came expecting a neat keynote, you were in for something else entirely.What he gave us instead in fourteen minutes was part sermon, part therapy, and part existential gut check for anyone shaping the future.Here's what stuck:“This isn't a rehearsal.”Fred opened with vulnerability: standing in front of his peers, in a room that lives and breathes venture, ready to say the uncomfortable things.He asked us to zoom out—to consider the power we hold as people who don't just fund companies but shape the narratives that shape the future.“We sit in the cockpit alongside the founders. That's where creation happens now. That's our canvas.”But with that power comes disorientation. Because the world we're building into? It's fragmented. Conflicted. Loaded with moral confusion.On Truth, Power, and the Collapse of Shared NarrativesFred pulled no punches.“Historically, we had shared systems for truth. Religion. Philosophy. Math. But now? Everything's been deconstructed. Lived experience replaced truth. Everything's power.”Welcome to the legacy of critical theory. Foucault, Derrida—ideas that once helped explain systems of oppression have now left us with... nothing to agree on.“We're left in a nihilistic landscape. Everything is a power struggle. There's no shared center.”And it's not just academic. It unfolds in cycles of outrage, weaponized identities, and moral ambiguity. Tech doesn't escape this, it amplifies it.The Algorithm Doesn't Care About Truth“We thought more information meant more truth. It doesn't.”Truth, Fred reminded us, is costly. Outrage is cheap. And platforms optimize for what's fast, not what's real.“A four-second tweet can destroy someone's life. Investigative journalism takes months.”Now, enter AI. Beautiful, powerful—and deeply destabilizing.“We're staring at it like it's the sun or a cobra. We don't know what it is yet. But it's changing the rules faster than we can track.”The Danger of Playing Games We Don't Know We're InA warning:You may think you're being righteous. You may think you're being helpful.“But maybe you're playing a social game. Maybe you're being used. And maybe you don't even know it.”In a world where narratives shift daily, we often end up reinforcing the very dynamics we oppose.“You want to call out a Nazi salute online? Be careful. You might just normalize the thing you hate.”So Where Does That Leave Us?In a word: Stewardship.Fred closed with a challenge:“This is the most powerful tool mankind has ever created. What the fuck are we doing with it?”We're not just funding innovation. We're authoring meaning. In an anxious world, that's a profound responsibility.One Last Question (That Stuck With Us All)“What is the quality of the conversation we're having?”With ourselves. With each other. With our founders. With the world.Because if we don't ask that, the rest doesn't matter.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Kamel Zeroual, GP of Varsity, one of Europe's boldest new funds out of Paris. Varsity is making waves—not just for their ambition to build a pan-European fund with global aspirations, but for already closing €120M+ toward a first-time fund targeting €150M.Kam breaks down what makes Varsity different: a team with deep operator and investor experience, a track record spanning over 100 startups, and an agnostic but conviction-led strategy focused on next-gen SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and climate.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Gloria Baeuerlein, founding partner of Puzzle Ventures, about building a solo GP model rooted in high-conviction, ultra-early B2B investing. From AI-native SaaS pricing to capital-efficient pre-seed strategies, Gloria breaks down how she's crafting a differentiated firm in one of Europe's most competitive venture environments.They unpack why capital is commoditized, how solo GPs can outperform larger seed funds, and what it takes to design a fund around personal strength, not industry templates. If you're building a fund, raising one, or just want an inside look into how modern venture firms are architected, this one's for you.Here's what's covered:03:20 How AI Is Reshaping SaaS: Delivery, Pricing, and UX07:30 Pricing Models in Construction Tech and Outcome-Based Sales09:45 The Shifting VC Landscape: Seed, Multi-Stage, and Angels12:30 Differentiation in VC: Finding Your True Value-Add14:40 Building a Fund Around Strengths, Not LP Preferences22:50 The Competitive Landscape: Seed Funds vs. Solo GPs24:15 Operational Differences: Solo GPs vs. Multi-Stage Funds30:00 Fund Model, Ownership, and Return Expectations38:20 Firm Building as a Solo GP: Who to Lean On42:26 Will Puzzle Always Be a Solo GP Fund?

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Rina Onur, co-founder of Peak and formerly of 500 Istanbul, for a raw and rare conversation about stepping back as a VC partner—and what it takes to switch hats between operator and investor. Together with Enis Hulli, they unpack the story behind Rina's exit from fund management, her next chapter with Spyke Games, and the unique DNA behind Turkey's explosive gaming ecosystem.This one's both personal and analytical—a crash course in partnership dynamics, performance-driven ecosystems, and what founders truly need from their VCs (and what they don't).Here's what's covered:02:00 Rina's Back-and-Forth Journey: From Private Equity to Peak, Back to VC, and Out Again08:20 The Emotional Weight of Short-Term Partnerships11:15 How to Offboard Gracefully as a VC Partner13:10 What Rina Hated About Venture Capital15:25 Fundraising Fatigue & Convincing Dozens vs. One21:40 Why Gaming Became Turkey's Breakout Sector24:15 Local vs. Global Success Stories: Turkey, Poland & Beyond29:50 Serial Founders vs. Untapped Talent: The Two Sides of Portfolio Building36:30 Geographic Advantage: Why Local VCs Still Matter41:30 State-Backed Ecosystems: What Works, What Doesn't49:00 A Candid Ending: Offboarding, Vulnerability & Starting Over

In this episode, Dan Bowyer, Lomax, and Mads Jensen reunite to talk about the stories behind the headlines - Trump's tariffs, EU's sluggish startup strategy, the Anthropic surge, and why Europe's hardware design hopes might rest on Munich.From missiles interrupting pool time in Tel Aviv to Nvidia's record-breaking quarter, the crew tackles everything from macro trade wars to micro founder incentives—plus a healthy dose of sarcasm, realpolitik, and startup survival.Here's what's covered:04:30 Tariffs, trade wars & what it means for European startups08:15 Harmonization vs. regulation: Why EU/US divergence matters10:55 Tariffs & inflation: Why macro still rules the game13:10 The public/private schism and bond market dismay21:45 The EU startup plan: blue carpets, unicorn labs & old ideas26:00 Talent, tax & the fight for Europe's future founders29:30 Why Munich might be Europe's next deep tech capital31:00 Big tech flexes: Google, Anthropic, and the return of hardware35:00 Vibe coding & SaaS disruption: The new normal?41:00 AI agents, Nvidia blowouts, and the pace of change45:20 Deal of the Week: Brightflag exits for $425M57:00 Why the crew skipped SuperVenture to actually build stuff

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Etienne, co-founder and GP at Intuition—a new €10M fund focused on pre-seed and seed investments in consumer, prosumer, and B2B2C startups across Europe and the US. From chasing the NBA dream to raising a fund for overlooked sectors, Etienne shares the founder's journey behind the fund, his obsession with AI-native products, and why consumer investing needs a new generation of believers.Here's what's covered:02:20 From Pro Basketball to Founding Intuition05:11 Discipline, Resilience & Pain Tolerance: The Athlete's Edge08:30 Why Obsession Beats Talent Every Time13:13 Recalibrating After Burnout: Life Beyond the Grind19:13 Why Building a Fund Is Just Another Startup24:41 Building a Portfolio to Survive Volatility36:46 The Return of the Capital-Efficient, Profitable Company41:14 Why Intuition Plans to Stay Small (on Purpose)46:00 Create Like a God, Connect Like a Human: The New Founder Paradigm50:11 Multitask or Die: Surviving in the Agentic Age of AI

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by LP Evan Finkel and Cocoa's Carmen Alfonso to explore the gritty, unvarnished truth about what it takes to raise a venture fund today. They unpack the fundraising myths that mislead first-time GPs, the pitch deck traps that instantly raise LP eyebrows, and the misunderstood concept of “edge” that too often becomes just another slide.Together, they dive into the uncomfortable but essential lessons that don't get talked about enough—why brutal feedback is a gift, why preparation is a differentiator, and why your real superpower probably doesn't look good on LinkedIn. From fake timelines to founder references and chocolate brand storytelling, this one's for every emerging manager looking for clarity in the fog.Here's what's covered:03:04 Why Brutal Honesty in Venture Matters More Than Ever05:44 The Myth of the Effortless Fundraise (and Who It Hurts)08:04 Preparation Is a Superpower—Not Just Talent12:48 What LPs Want to Know16:23 The VCX Framework: Edge ≠ Thesis19:55 Superpowers Are Personal—Not PR26:58 The Case for Being an Outlier (or Not Doing VC at All)30:22 How LPs Evaluate GPs on Call #135:47 Red Flags in Decks That Make LPs Cringe41:52 Polish vs. Substance: What the Deck Signals

In this episode, August Solliv and Douglas Sloan speak with Cyril Gouiffès, Head of Social Impact Investments at the European Investment Fund (EIF), to explore what distinguishes authentic impact fund managers from the growing crowd. From team composition and investment discipline to LP expectations and impact integrity, Cyril shares a candid perspective shaped by years of experience at the intersection of public capital and private markets.Together, they unpack what EIF looks for when backing emerging impact managers, why team dynamics matter more than ever, and how the market can defend against “impact washing” as the sector matures.Here's what's covered:01:00 – Why Cyril's early influences shaped his mission-driven investing lens04:15 – From altruism to efficacy: lessons from failed NGO models06:20 – The rise of genuine dual-performance funds post-201408:45 – Why team quality is the #1 differentiator in impact VC17:30 – EIF's role in supporting first-time, emerging managers20:10 – Why impact metrics must tie to the business model23:15 – The dangers of forgetting your impact thesis post-fundraise26:00 – Impact failures vs. financial failures: lessons learned28:00 – Why LPs must stay engaged beyond the fundraising stage33:15 – State of fundraising: too many funds, not enough capital35:20 – The call for impact pioneers: back to the original thesis

If you tuned in hoping for crisp conclusions on fund performance, you may have left empty-handed.But if what you came for was a razor-sharp, high-stakes debate on the mechanics of venture economics—then this was your moment. Fourteen minutes of fierce dialogue at the EUVC Summit, and not a second wasted.Here's how it went:“If you're drawing any conclusions from those data sets... be my friend. But we won't do that.”Why? Because the data is still messy. Still underpowered. And when you're modeling venture returns—especially for emerging managers—it's more art than science.But oh, did we try.This fast-paced exchange brought clarity (and fire) to a few of venture's most misunderstood dynamics:Why the $20B outcome is the new benchmark for greatnessHow fund size maps to percentile outcomesThe hard math behind Seed-to-Series A attritionWhy early-stage investing remains low-probability but high-upsideAnd the eternal debate: do emerging managers truly outperform, or just dominate a distorted sample?"If you're really needing data to prove that model—it does not exist.”We'll get back to that.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Jeremy Uzan, co-founder and GP at Singular, for a look at how a “plain vanilla” approach to venture—driven by deep founder focus and relentless performance orientation — can be a powerful advantage. Together, they unpack the mechanics behind Singular's model, how the team stays agile without a rigid thesis, and what it means to create an empowering internal culture. Singular is an early-stage venture capital firm born in Europe, committed to empowering European founders with global ambitions across all sectors, from Seed to Series B, with a strong focus on Series A companies.Jeremy also shares his evolving views on European talent, the rise of Paris as a startup epicenter, and why he believes we're only just beginning to unlock the entrepreneurial potential of Europe's scientific minds.Here's what's covered:02:00 – Should Generalist VCs Still Exist in Europe?07:10 – Fundraising Like a Founder: How LPs Backed Fund I and II14:00 – Why Generalist Isn't a Weakness—It's Strategic16:25 – Diversification vs. Focus: Squaring LP Needs with Performance21:15 – Temporary Specialists: Sprinting Deep Into Sectors24:20 – From Zero to One on Markets: Learning via Founders27:15 – European Talent Post-COVID: What's Changed30:00 – Paris Joins the Core of the European Ecosystem35:15 – The Rise of Science Entrepreneurs in Europe39:00 – Why Bio is the Next Big Tech Frontier

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Nebular GP Finn Murphy. From launching Nebular after FTX's collapse to backing AI, data centers in space, and fossil startups, Finn shares the unpredictable and highly personal journey of building a fund from scratch. A manifesto for curiosity-led investing emerges, as does a bold vision for reshaping European venture and policy.Here's what's covered:01:25 Leaving Frontline, Launching Nebular, and Solo GP Life03:45 Fund One in the Nuclear Winter of VC Fundraising06:30 A Thesis of Curiosity: No Theme, Just Timing, Talent & Tails09:50 From Healthcare Ops to AI Teddy Bears to Fossil Markets16:10 Strategy Drift, Authenticity, and Embracing the Unknown18:30 Being a Solo GP Without Being Alone21:00 How Long Can You Be Great? A Venture Career as Athletic Peak27:30 Europe vs. US: Talent, Incentives, and Risk Appetite35:40 Project Europe, EU Inc & Why Attitude Is the Real Bottleneck44:00 Yes, Tech Should Get Political

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Kasper Hulthin, co-founder of Kost Capital and Future Five, to unpack what it takes to build food startups that change the system. Kasper argues that creating better food is not about crafting the perfect health product for the elite, but about designing for impact, scale, and real-world distribution.They explore why traditional VC models often fail food startups, how founders can balance purpose with platform thinking, and what it means to move beyond “more alternatives” into a world of more and better.Here's what's covered:00:45 – Why “more” food options doesn't always mean “better”03:30 – Why optimizing for Whole Foods isn't a scalable strategy06:20 – The ketchup analogy: exclusive vs. inclusive innovation10:15 – Scaling challenges: distribution, regulation, perception14:05 – What founders miss about consumer routines17:50 – Building platforms, not just products21:10 – The role of storytelling in transforming food narratives25:00 – What “better” really means: nutrition, access, equity

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Guenther Dobrauz-Saldapenna and Enrique Molina from Qi Impact Capital to explore how capital can be deployed with purpose to accelerate the circular economy. From personal stories to portfolio-level insight, this conversation shows how values-based investing can be compatible with venture returns.Guenther and Enrique unpack the urgency of systems change, how storytelling shapes capital flows, and why they believe Europe's sustainability movement is at a critical inflection point, despite the headwinds.Here's what's covered:02:18 Qi Impact Capital's Holistic Investment Thesis03:27 Guenther's Journey: From PwC to Circularity Champion05:34 Why Capital is the Catalyst for Circular Innovation06:37 Narratives, Regulation & the Sustainability Backlash08:50 Storytelling, Identity & Investment Decision-Making13:30 What ‘Conscious Capital' Really Means17:17 Case Studies: OceanSafe, Vital & ID Genève22:53 Designing Products for Reusability & Impact25:41 The Financial Returns Behind Circular Success29:45 Tensions in Consumer Behavior: Circular vs. Fast Fashion

Marcus Behrendt, Managing Partner at BMW iVentures, joins Andreas and Jeppe to explore how corporate venture capital can drive transformation in Europe's most iconic industries. From autonomy to AI and natural-fiber composites, the episode dives deep into how BMW's venture arm scans, invests, and hedges across global markets while staying rooted in strategy and sustainability.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Oliver Holle, Founding Partner at Speedinvest, to unpack Europe's current position in the global venture landscape. Fresh off the EUVC Summit and gearing up for GITEX, Oliver brings the heat — calling out flawed narratives, making the case for political engagement by founders and VCs, and breaking down the strategic implications of geopolitical capital shifts.Oliver shares how Europe is better positioned than its reputation suggests, why AI represents a public narrative opportunity for tech, and how learning from private equity could help European VCs build durable winners. From silent fund shutdowns to the rise of solo GPs, this episode is a crash course in navigating the new European venture normal.Here's what's covered:03:46 Key Relationships in the Founder-VC Dynamic09:56 Navigating Power Dynamics in Founder-VC Relationships22:03 The Importance of Team Dynamics in Startups26:05 Building Effective Communication and Culture in Growing Teams28:44 The Challenge of Team Dynamics in VC Firms32:36 Addressing Ego Issues in Leadership38:32 The Evolving Role of Founders47:12 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth55:12 The Importance of Energy Management

In a new episode of “Path to Market”, our Director Natasha Lytton and her co-host Micah Smurthwaite, Partner at Pipeline Ventures are joined by Ryan Lieber, an experienced Go-to-Market Leader and one of Snowflake's earliest employees and its first SDR.Together they discuss Snowflake's impressive growth trajectory, the challenges and strategies of category creation, key sales methodologies like MEDDPICC, the best approaches for scaling internationally, and cross-functional sales efforts. Ryan shares his experiences from joining Snowflake when it was an unknown startup in 2014 to its current status as a data giant with over 7,000 employees and a market capitalization of over $50 billion.He also delves into when and how founders should hire their first SDRs and sales leaders, the metrics for measuring their success, and the role of marketing alignment in scaling sales. Moreover, he emphasizes the importance of understanding regional cultural and communication nuances, and how to leverage partnerships in new markets.Lastly, Ryan discusses his current role leading Snowflake's startup program in Europe, aiming to help next-generation data-intensive startups succeed using Snowflake's data cloud.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Joe Seager-Dupuy and Mike Martin, General Partners at True, a £ 600 M+ consumer and retail-focused investment and innovation firm, to explore what it means to be a sector specialist in venture—and why that matters more than ever in today's market.They unpack how True brings together deep operational experience, a robust corporate network, and full life-cycle investment—from pre-seed to public markets. This episode offers a masterclass in building durable advantage in venture through network effects, strategic LP engagement, and sector expertise.Here's what's covered:03:14 Founders' Backgrounds and Experiences05:50 Overview of True's Investment Strategy09:02 Sector Specialization in Consumer and Retail12:00 Leveraging Network and Expertise15:09 Investment Decision-Making Process17:59 Ecosystem and Corporate Partnerships21:10 Consumer Market Opportunities24:07 Investment Strategy and Focus Areas27:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Christian Hernandez, co-founder and Partner at 2150, to challenge a common VC misconception—adaptation isn't plan B, it's a billion-dollar frontier. From heat-proofing megacities in the Global South to tackling the carbon cost of concrete, Christian breaks down why the climate crisis needs more than mitigation—and why adaptation is just as investable.Christian shares how 2150 is building its strategy around deployment readiness—bridging the chasm between early tech and infrastructure-scale solutions. This conversation lays out the economics, urgency, and capital flows reshaping climate tech today—and why adaptation is core to building a livable 2150.Here's what's covered:01:35 Scaling for the Switch: When Venture Hands Off to Infra03:01 Cooling the Planet: Human Limits, Economic Drivers & Air Conditioning05:06 De-risking for Deployment: The Role of IFC, World Bank & Public Finance07:42 Software for Adaptation Risk: Interdependencies & Insurability11:42 Concrete, Meat & Flying: Where Real Emissions Come From16:50 Why 2150? Long-Termism and Climate Deployment Urgency18:15 Lessons for Climate VCs: Investing with Impact and ROI in Mind24:38 Case Study: Vammo's Electric Scooters & Battery Swapping in Brazil26:15 Open Source Thinking: Sharing Climate Research Across the Ecosystem

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Sebastian Pollok to unpack the thesis behind Visionaries Tomorrow, a fund purpose-built to back industrial deep tech founders emerging from Europe's labs and institutes.Sebastian explores why Europe's frontier innovation requires new LP-GP dynamics, portfolio construction models, and national ambition—and how family offices and sovereign industrial strategy can unlock a generational leap in European deep tech leadership.Here's what's covered:02:30 Why Industrial Deep Tech Needs Purpose-Built Capital06:45 Founders from Labs, Not MBAs: Rethinking Team Archetypes10:10 Case Study: Proxima Fusion & Max Planck's World-Leading Design13:55 Balancing Moonshots and Pick-and-Shovel Businesses18:20 Family Offices & Mittelstand: Europe's Strategic LP Base22:40 What It Means to Truly Love Your LPs26:30 The New Portfolio Construction for Deep Tech VC36:10 Why Capital Efficiency Still Matters in Deep Tech40:25 Strategic Sovereignty & the Role of the West in Frontier Tech

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Dave Haynes at FOV Ventures to unpack how the evolution of multimodal AI, audio intelligence, and teleoperation are driving a new wave of human-computer interaction. From audio-enhancing models like AI Acoustics to video synthesis via 3D engines, and from VR-powered robot control to wearable AI glasses—you'll get a front-row seat to the technologies that are redefining the frontier of ambient computing.Dave shares how AR glasses are already unlocking new workflows, why multimodal models are changing the way we use AI daily, and what this means for investors eyeing the next trillion-dollar opportunity. If you've ever wondered what comes after mobile and SaaS, this is it.Here's what's covered:02:30 From Text to Multimodal: How AI Has Leveled Up06:00 Voice is the Interface: Audio Models Like 11 Labs and AI Acoustics08:45 The Rise of Ambient AI: Talking to Your Computer Like a Human12:10 The Future Is Synthetic: Training Video Models in 3D Engines15:55 Robotics in the Wild: Why Teleoperation Still Matters19:40 The Role of VR in Human-Robot Collaboration23:20 AR Glasses and Continuous Context Capture26:50 Using AI to Wrap Your Day: Follow-Up Summaries from Lifelogging30:10 Beyond SaaS: Why Frontier Tech Is Where Alpha Lives33:00 Convincing LPs to Bet on the Future36:25 Venture in the Age of Disruption: The 10-Year Thesis

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed, in discussion with Lomax Ward from Outsized Ventures and Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape.Behind the headlines—wind implosions, deep tech dead ends, exit deserts, secondaries, and AI drama—lie seismic shifts that will define the trajectory of European startups and the capital that fuels them.Here's what's covered:01:30 Europe's Wind Sector in Crisis05:12 Hornsea 4 Fallout & Government Accountability10:24 The Collapse of Deep Tech Momentum in the UK15:36 Public Sector Catastrophes: Fujitsu's £12B Flop20:48 UK-EU Youth Mobility Deal & Trade Strategy26:00 Trump, IP Tariffs & Global Trade Disruption31:12 RIA Funds & the Evolving VC Model41:36 Secondary Markets in Venture46:48 The AI Arms Race: OpenAI vs. Google52:00 European Drone Unicorns & GovTech

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Jon Coker, co-founder and GP at Eka Ventures, to unpack the strategy behind their conviction-led investment model and its outsized outcomes. Jon shares why Eka's focus on consumer health and sustainable consumption is redefining what it means to deliver impact from venture, not just within it.Jon challenges the traditional index-style logic of venture capital, arguing instead for deep diligence, founder-first frameworks, and high-bar decision-making shaped by firsthand experience with outlier success. This episode is a masterclass in aligning fund design, sourcing strategy, and conviction-building to deliver both impact and performance.Here's what's covered:03:25 Why Eka Doubled Down on Concentrated Portfolios05:44 Structural Drivers Behind the Portfolio Strategy07:18 Challenging the Index Logic of Venture14:05 How Eka's Style Shapes Decision-Making Processes16:34 Consumer Tech: Eka's Favorite Layer Cake21:05 Bias for Action: A Key Founder Trait28:35 Building Conviction: The Founder's Role at Eka29:12 Eka's Deep Founder Diligence Model44:57 Impact From Venture vs. Impact In Venture50:57 Scaling Impact: Why Depth and Scale Matter

In this episode, Andreas sits down with Exit of The Year Finalist Fergal Mullen, Founding Partner at Highland Europe, to explore the firm's growth-only investment strategy and what it really takes to scale durable, capital-efficient European champions.Fergal shares why Highland's equal partnership model is more than just internal structure—it's a reflection of how trust, alignment, and founder collaboration drive outcomes. From turning operational efficiency into alpha to navigating U.S. expansion and cap table cleanups, this episode lays out a blueprint for growth with discipline in a market still shaped by cycles, hype, and hard-earned fundamentals.

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Andreas Klinger—founding team at Product Hunt, ex-CTO at On Deck, and now GP at Prototype Capital—to dive into the work behind EU Inc., a grassroots initiative to fix Europe's fragmented startup ecosystem by rewriting its regulatory plumbing.Klinger shares how his experience as a founder and investor on both sides of the Atlantic led to a mission to standardize how we do business in Europe. They unpack how EU Inc. is working with the ecosystem—associations, communities, and top GPs—to propose a concrete policy blueprint aimed at simplifying scaling across borders.But the conversation goes much deeper: into the role of media as a self-selecting tool for ambition, how to build conviction and access as a micro-VC, and why VCs must engage with both macro-level systems change and micro-level founder support to make a lasting impact.Here's what's covered:01:15 From Product Hunt & AngelList to Fixing European Venture02:30 Why Klinger Made VC a Full-Time Play06:10 Vlogging Hyper-Ambition: Behind-the-Scenes of Europe's Top Startups09:30 The Cultural Gap: Work Ethic, Values & Systemic Signals12:00 The Hidden Power of Performative Culture (and Its Risks)14:22 What EU Inc. Actually Is: A Business-Led Policy Blueprint18:30 Industry-Wide Buy-In: Why Everyone's Signing the EU Inc. Manifesto24:15 Can VCs Stay Apolitical While Driving Change?34:00 Reports Don't Build Economies—People with Bias for Action Do37:10 Action, Not Words: What Europe Really Needs Next

In this short but insightful episode of the EUVC Podcast, we're joined by George Robson of Sequoia and Benjamin, our trusted ambassador from Tech Barbecue, for a candid conversation on the transformative impact of AI—especially through the lens of content creation.The group touches on the disconnect between innovators and the mainstream when it comes to AI adoption. George and Benjamin reflect on the massive potential of AI, the surprisingly slow uptake among everyday users, and how those on the cutting edge are already rethinking workflows, communication, and strategy.Here's what's covered:05:46 Reconciling European Optimism with U.S. Skepticism17:22 U.S. Views on Europe: Misconceptions & Missed Nuance21:00 The Return of Real Venture: Deep Tech vs. SaaS24:00 Evaluating Deep Tech Founders: What Sequoia Looks For26:59 Adapting Sequoia's Platform to Serve Technical Founders29:57 Scale-Up Capital in Europe: Reality vs. Perception32:11 AI Company Metrics: Changing Signals & Due Diligence34:56 Explosion of Founders in the AI Era: A Double-Edged Sword36:59 Why Some European Companies Don't Scale Big Enough42:54 Foundational Principles for Building in the AI Era

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures dive deep into the macro and micro of European venture, joined this week by special guest Chris Elphick, Head of Venture Capital at the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA).Together, they pull back the curtain on the real stories shaping VC—from pension reform to geopolitical shocks, blackout readiness, and the transatlantic battle for AI and aerospace dominance.Here's what's covered:03:15 What Really Happens at a VC Conference?07:40 Politicians Using AI: Tech Literacy or National Security Risk?12:01 UK Local Elections: Rise of Reform & Political Fragmentation18:20 Trump's Tariffs: Recession Risk & Global Trade Realignments22:33 Heart Aerospace Flies to LA: A Blow to Europe?28:04 UK VC Fundraising Rebounds—but Where's the LP Money?33:42 The Pension Problem: Zero UK Pensions Backing UK VC?48:58 NATO x Deeptech: Europe's First Combat Robots?52:35 Portugal's Great Blackout: A Warning for Renewable Grids1:03:00 Show Me the Money: Can Pension Reform Really Unlock Capital for UK VC?

In this episode, Daniel Dippold unpacks the radical vision behind EWOR — a venture platform designed not as a fund, but as a self-reinforcing ecosystem where LPs become builders, community drives capital, and Europe's boldest entrepreneurs find a launchpad.Daniel challenges the traditional LP-GP dynamic, advocating instead for an interconnected flywheel where education, storytelling, and systems-thinking empower both founders and funders. From the structural flaws in European venture to the cultural shifts needed to drive generational change, this episode is a masterclass in rethinking the venture equation from first principles.Here's what's covered:02:47 The Origin of Ewor: Lessons from Building Momentum07:12 Understanding the LP Journey11:25 The European LP Landscape vs. the U.S.15:33 Structuring EWOR as a Flywheel, Not a Fund21:10 Solving for LP Education and Community26:45 Why Now: The Timing Behind EWOR's Launch30:30 LPs as Builders: Shifting the Narrative35:18 How EWOR Aims to Serve GPs42:14 Storytelling, Visibility, and the Next Chapter

In this episode, Charles Martin from Kinnevik shares how the firm's evergreen investment model supports long-term, sustainable growth for portfolio companies. By eliminating the pressure of fixed fund lifecycles, Kinnevik can take a hands-on approach, offering support through various growth stages and aligning closely with entrepreneurs over time.Charles highlights the shift in venture capital, where today's focus is not just on financial returns but also on building adaptable companies with strong governance and positive societal impact. Kinnevik's approach exemplifies this broader movement toward deeper, more collaborative partnerships in driving lasting success.Here's what's covered:05:10 AI in the Nordics: Talent and Innovation08:56 The Importance of Operational Talent13:16 Spotting Outlier Talent and Venture Insights25:22 Evaluating Founders: Experience vs. Potential39:02 The Importance of People in Venture Capital44:53 The Future of AI and Talent

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, and Willem Vriesendorp, Founder of Sustainable Public Affairs, to explore the powerful intersection of venture capital, sustainability, and EU policymaking.In this episode, Sara and Willem share how they're bridging the gap between Europe's most mission-driven founders and the often distant world of regulation, starting with the launch of the Norrsken House in Brussels. From climate tech to deep tech, they unpack why now is the moment for VCs and startups to engage with policy, how smart regulation can unlock real scale, and why Europe may be on the brink of its own era of exceptionalism.Here's what's covered:04:15 The Importance of Regulation in Venture Capital06:04 The Excitement in Brussels: Tech and Policy12:27 The Role of Norkin House in Brussels16:55 Engaging in Policy as a Small VC Firm or Startup20:26 The Importance of Sustainability in Tech26:07 The Role of VCs and Founders in Shaping Policy

In this episode of our Behind European Unicorns series, David Cruz e Silva talks with Dan Vahdat, the founder and CEO of Huma, to unpack the journey behind one of Europe's standout digital health scaleups. Founded in 2011, Huma is headquartered in London and has grown to approximately 500 employees and has raised over €275 million to date. Dan shares how the company evolved from supporting rare diseases to building a disease-agnostic, globally scalable platform used by healthcare systems, research institutions, and pharmaceutical giants. Here's what's covered:07:09 The Evolution of Huma09:56 Challenges and Future Vision22:16 The Challenges of Starting a Digital Health Company22:40 Geographical Focus and Strategy29:57 Navigating Regulatory Challenges in Digital Health36:12 Partnerships and Organizational Growth41:26 Future Vision and Expansion Plans for Huma

Welcome to a new episode of our podcast series focused on impact, where August Soliv, author of Impact Supporters, and Douglas Sloan, Managing Director at Better Society Capital, talk with Marie Ekeland, Founder and CEO of 2050 and one of Europe's most forward-thinking impact investors.In this episode, Marie shares how her path, from coding at J.P. Morgan to founding France Digitale and now 2050, has been driven by a deep curiosity and a passion for building businesses that matter. She discusses why the classic VC model falls short in addressing today's biggest challenges and how she is rewriting the rules with a regenerative, evergreen fund that aligns profit with purpose.Here's what's covered:05:53 Challenges and Systemic Issues in Tech and Impact VC10:15 The Concept of Alignment in Impact VC28:17 Reinventing the VC Model for a Sustainable Future33:17 Rethinking the VC Model: Extending Time Horizons37:14 Evergreen Model: Diversifying Risk and Liquidity39:53 Understanding the Science Behind Climate Change

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape