Podcasts about octopus ventures

Jeevs Mahil decides which coaches get put in front of Octopus Ventures' portfolio founders, and after years of those introductions she has a clear, slightly uncomfortable view on why so many founders pick the wrong one.James and Jeevs get into why "ex-founder" tells you almost nothing useful about whether someone can actually coach you, the one question to ask before your first session that most founders skip entirely, and the real ROI behind getting this call right versus wrong. Get this one wrong and it costs a lot more than the coaching fee.More from James:Connect with James on LinkedIn or at peer-effect.com 

Europe’s startup ecosystem is maturing rapidly, with companies like Revolut, Lovable, and Legora demonstrating that world-class technology businesses can be built and scaled on the continent. While the US remains the dominant force in venture-backed software as home to the largest markets, the deepest capital pools, and the most ambitious exit culture, a growing number of European founders are choosing to build at home. Edward Keelan is a Partner at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s largest and most active venture capital firms, where he has spent over 16 years leading the B2B software and enterprise AI fund. His portfolio spans seed through Series C, with a focus on European founders building in AI, vertical SaaS, and enterprise software. This long-view experience gives him a rare perspective on what it takes to build enduring technology companies in Europe. In this episode, Edward joins Elena Boroda to discuss what separates great founders from the rest, how AI is reshaping the software landscape and threatening established players, the state of the European startup ecosystem and what it needs to compete globally, and what engineers and founders should be thinking about as the industry enters a new era. Elena Boroda focuses on GTM for developer tools and AI startups, with experience in observability and building tools for MCP servers. She is based in Berlin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-boroda Please click here to see the transcript of this episode. Sponsorship inquiries: sponsor@softwareengineeringdaily.com The post The European Startup Scene appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Europe’s startup ecosystem is maturing rapidly, with companies like Revolut, Lovable, and Legora demonstrating that world-class technology businesses can be built and scaled on the continent. While the US remains the dominant force in venture-backed software as home to the largest markets, the deepest capital pools, and the most ambitious exit culture, a growing number of European founders are choosing to build at home. Edward Keelan is a Partner at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s largest and most active venture capital firms, where he has spent over 16 years leading the B2B software and enterprise AI fund. His portfolio spans seed through Series C, with a focus on European founders building in AI, vertical SaaS, and enterprise software. This long-view experience gives him a rare perspective on what it takes to build enduring technology companies in Europe. In this episode, Edward joins Elena Boroda to discuss what separates great founders from the rest, how AI is reshaping the software landscape and threatening established players, the state of the European startup ecosystem and what it needs to compete globally, and what engineers and founders should be thinking about as the industry enters a new era. Elena Boroda focuses on GTM for developer tools and AI startups, with experience in observability and building tools for MCP servers. She is based in Berlin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-boroda Please click here to see the transcript of this episode. Sponsorship inquiries: sponsor@softwareengineeringdaily.com The post The European Startup Scene appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Europe’s startup ecosystem is maturing rapidly, with companies like Revolut, Lovable, and Legora demonstrating that world-class technology businesses can be built and scaled on the continent. While the US remains the dominant force in venture-backed software as home to the largest markets, the deepest capital pools, and the most ambitious exit culture, a growing number of European founders are choosing to build at home. Edward Keelan is a Partner at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe’s largest and most active venture capital firms, where he has spent over 16 years leading the B2B software and enterprise AI fund. His portfolio spans seed through Series C, with a focus on European founders building in AI, vertical SaaS, and enterprise software. This long-view experience gives him a rare perspective on what it takes to build enduring technology companies in Europe. In this episode, Edward joins Elena Boroda to discuss what separates great founders from the rest, how AI is reshaping the software landscape and threatening established players, the state of the European startup ecosystem and what it needs to compete globally, and what engineers and founders should be thinking about as the industry enters a new era. Elena Boroda focuses on GTM for developer tools and AI startups, with experience in observability and building tools for MCP servers. She is based in Berlin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/elena-boroda Please click here to see the transcript of this episode. Sponsorship inquiries: sponsor@softwareengineeringdaily.com The post The European Startup Scene appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Erin Platts is the CEO of Octopus Ventures and former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank UK & Europe — one of the most pivotal figures in the UK tech ecosystem.In this conversation, Erin opens up in remarkable detail about her personal journey from two decades inside SVB to leading one of Europe's most active venture firms. She shares the inside story of the SVB collapse — the all-nighters, the adrenaline, the leadership decisions made under extreme pressure, and what it was really like to shoulder responsibility for thousands of founders, operators and employees during a once-in-a-generation crisis.We then explore Erin's new chapter at Octopus Ventures, and how she's shaping a platform that spans pre-seed to growth investing, powered by the unique capital model of the wider Octopus Group. We discuss the future of the UK ecosystem, the evolution of UK capital markets, and what needs to change to ensure the best founders choose to build and list here.In this episode we dive into: 

This week host Amy Lewin sits down with Erin Platts, CEO of Octopus Ventures. Erin joined Octopus at the beginning of this year after a two decade stint at Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), where she oversaw UK operations throughout its dramatic collapse in 2023.Erin walks Amy through the climactic weekend that SVB went under, revealing what really happened behind the scenes as industry partners scrambled to keep startups' cash safe.The pair also dig into the state of venture in the UK, including the ups and downs faced by Octopus Titan, the £1.4bn listed fund that's shed almost £600m in value since 2021 — and how Erin plans to steady the ship.They also discuss her views on the Mansion House Accord, her role on the UK government's industry taskforce and why Octopus Ventures has experienced such high churn in recent years.Want to sponsor the podcast? Email commercial@sifted.euTake out listener survey here: https://form.typeform.com/to/WbVxsSv7 (T&Cs apply)

In this Teamcraft episode, Andrew and Mark are joined by Laura Wilming, Head of Portfolio Talent at Octopus Ventures, to explore the dynamics of startup teams and venture capital.From handing out samples at a supermarket during BrewDog's early days to scaling Harry's from a team of of only twelve people, we hear about Laura's journey culminating in her insights from working across the portfolio of one of Europe's largest venture capital firms.  Laura shares her stories and insights about building teams, leadership and culture in these unique, high-growth companies.Key Themes from the Episode: - How BrewDog's “punk ethos” influenced its team dynamics and bold approach to brand building.Lessons from Harry's rapid growth, prioritizing curiosity, humility, and execution while scaling a team. - Why psychological safety is essential and how to nurture it, even in high-pressure, fast-paced startups. - The importance of consistent hiring processes and aligning teams with company objectives. Laura explains how founders should spend 20-30% of their time hiring and focus on culture, not just filling roles. - How investors like Octopus Ventures evaluate and support startup teams to unlock their full potential.Whether you're a founder, investor, or team leader, this episode offers valuable insights into the craft of building high-performing startup teams, with lessons that are much more widely applicable in any team..Pass it on material:When They Win, You Win The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership Secrets of Sand Hill Road Chapters: 00:00 Punks, Pitches, and a Portfolio of Teams - Inside Venture Capital with Laura Wilming07:34 Boozy Beers and Taxidermy13:02 Harry's and rapid scaling26:53 How startups can struggle with management28:48 Going from building a product to building a team30:35 Common Ground in Founding Teams34:17 How do VCs look at founder teams and their teamcraft?36:42 Advice for early stage teams39:24 Support from Investors to founder teams41:18 The importance of a great hiring process45:41 How do you deal with a team that is 'just ok'?57:43 Quick FiresThanks for listening!Music by Tom Farrington

“[We're] actually using TikTok in a positive way. The whole reason we exist is to combat misinformation, which there is a lot of on TikTok, but it can be used positively.”  In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Jas Schembri-Stothart, Co-Founder of luna, the world's first digital health companion for teenage girls.  Working with leading health and education institutions, Jas and her Co-Founder Jo Goodall are building a digital companion enabling teenage girls to have a healthier and happier teenhood.  To date, the app has over 100k members in over 100+ countries, was featured as app of the day across app stores and has seen them raise £1.2 million from Octopus Ventures, Syndicate Room and prolific Angel Investors.  In today's episode, we uncover all the highs and lows along the way so far…  Episode Chapters: ➡️ Foundation in consulting [05:50]  ➡️ Deciding whether to get your MBA [08:30]  ➡️ The Origin story behind luna [11:30]  ➡️ Growing through community [19:30]  ➡️ More about Leadership Unleashed [21:20]  ➡️ Spending to grow & hiring mistakes [23:00]  ➡️ VC vs Angel Investment [27:20]  ➡️ Getting to know Gen Z & Generation Alpha [33:20]  ➡️ Embracing Founder Communities [41:30]  ⛳ Helpful links: ➡️ Connect with Jas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasschembri/  ➡️ Find out more about luna: https://weareluna.app/ 

In this episode of Riding Unicorns, James is joined by Matt Chandler, Principal at Octopus Ventures, one of Europe's leading early-stage venture capital firms. Known for his focus on consumer tech, Matt shares his journey from aspiring oil painter to venture capitalist, weaving creativity into every step of his career.Matt discusses the unique dynamics at Octopus Ventures, including their thematic investment approach and their mission to back transformative startups across sectors like gaming, consumer AI, and niche communities. He provides fascinating insights into the "practicalities of change," lessons learned from his entrepreneurial past, and how to maintain focus on core customers during periods of growth.The conversation dives into Octopus's recent investments, including their backing of Onibi, a groundbreaking MMO gaming platform introducing innovative physics to user-generated worlds. Matt also explores overlooked themes in venture capital, including loneliness, consumer AI, and the evolving world of niche communities.This episode is packed with actionable insights for founders and investors alike. Tune in to hear how Octopus Ventures is championing underdog consumer startups and how Matt's creative approach is shaping the future of venture capital.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Riding Unicorns podcast on your favourite platform and stay connected with us on social media for more inspiring episodes!

In this episode of the Data Malarkey podcast, master data storyteller Sam Knowles is joined by Alice Wallbank, a professional support lawyer for the law firm Shoosmiths, whose clients include Mercedes-Benz, Octopus Ventures, and Travelodge. The company also specialises in working for businesses in both the property and banking sector.   The Financial Times has garlanded Shoosmiths as “one of Europe's most innovative law firms”, and Alice's pioneering role at the company – focused on privacy, data, and increasingly AI – is symptomatic of a business in the vanguard of a profession catching up with the broadest implications of technology.   At the start of this year, Alice co-hosted an excellent ‘data insights' conference – naturally hybrid, both in the room and online – which featured a keynote from Austrian activist and lawyer, Max Schrems. Schrems is famous for his successful campaigns against Facebook (and Meta) for their violations of European data privacy laws.   Before joining Shoosmiths, Alice spent six years as the principal legal counsel for the cyber and information security division of the leading technology business, QinetiQ.    Alice is a passionate advocate of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), describing it “as a good thing for data privacy – without a shadow of a doubt”. Although first introduced in 2016 and in place since 2018, it has its origins in a 1995 directive, designed to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals from Big Tech. Alice believes this showed “remarkable foresight”.   One of the very few people in the UK, Europe, and the world to have read all 90,000 words of the EU's AI Act, artificial intelligence gives Alice that fabled reaction to trench warfare of “a combination of boredom and terror”. There are huge potential upsides – such as radiography diagnostics – and massive downsides from a system that is “at heart a self-limiting black box” dealing in “biases in, biases out”.   And in a Data Malarkey exclusive, Alice is our first guest in more than 40 episodes … to sing. She dons her white stilettos, dances round her handbag, and turns the clock back to 1984 for a tuneful rendition of Rockwell's dancefloor smash, Somebody's Watching Me – for Alice, an insightful foreshadowing of data privacy issues 40 years into the future.   EXTERNAL LINKS   Shoosmiths home page – https://www.shoosmiths.com   Alice's profile on the Shoosmiths' site – https://www.shoosmiths.com/people/cvdetails/alice-wallbank   Alice's article on Ashley Madison – https://www.grip.globalrelay.com/could-the-ashley-madison-data-breach-happen-today/   Another blog from Alice, this time on the environmental credentials of GDPR.   The EU AI Act – all 90,000 words of it – here   Rockwell's Somebody's Watching Me from 1984 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YvAYIJSSZY     To find out what kind of data storyteller you are, complete our data storytelling scorecard at https://data-storytelling.scoreapp.com. It takes just two minutes, and we'll send you your own personalised scorecard which tells you what kind of data storyteller you are.  

Barney Balmforth's journey is a testament to calculated risk-taking, resilience, visionary leadership, and two pivotal lessons: the importance of taking calculated risks and pursuing meaningful endeavors. These values, along with the inspiration to work hard, drove Barney's career in the high-stakes world of tech and biotech startups. His latest startup, Biofidelity, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Agilent Technologies, Octopus Ventures, BlueYard Capital, and SBI Investment.

In this week's episode:   'Venture capital is broken': Scalare pitches backdoor IPO as VCs question model. Ed Keelan of Octopus Ventures releases Losing Product Market Fit part 3.  Startmate returns.  Cannon-Brookes-backed millennial super fund Spaceship snapped up by eToro in $80 million merger.  VC's looking for low hanging M&A fruit. Is the SaaS era over?  SaaS Growth is cooling but free trials are converting at double the rate to freemium models. What are your competitors doing? By Magic Breif.  Sharts:  hello@tribeglobal.vc 

In this episode of The Dyslexia Explored Podcast, host Darius Namdaran sits down with Edward Keelan, a partner at Octopus Ventures. Edward opens up about his early diagnosis with dyslexia and how he navigated the challenges in both education and his tech career. From organizing charity fundraisers to landing pivotal roles at Rolls Royce and becoming the first employee at a promising startup, Edward's story highlights the power of perseverance, unique problem-solving skills, and the critical support of family and mentors. This inspiring conversation sheds light on the misconceptions about dyslexia and champions the distinctive strengths it can offer in high-stakes business environments. This podcast is sponsored by: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/  Martina-at.com: https://www.martina-at.com/  The Dyslexic Edge: https://www.sdsquared.org/  Octopus Ventures: https://octopusventures.com/  Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/edward-keelan-b241211 Blog: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7160533274828660736/  Website: https://octopusinvestments.com/  Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/ Dyslexia at Work: www.ivvi.app Bulletmap Academy Page: https://bulletmapacademy.com Show notes: https://bulletmapacademy.com/blog/152/ Interested in being a guest? Email us at info@bulletmapacademy.com

Katy coaches and advises CEOs and founders at Series B and beyond. She helps them become more effective leaders and navigate the challenges of scaling people and operations.   Her clients include some of the fastest-growing companies in the US and UK tech ecosystem, backed by leading investors, including SoftBank, First Round, Felix, Octopus, Inflexion, and more.   Katy is also a coach and judge for Tech Nation Future Fifty and Upscale, Octopus Ventures, Founders Forum, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, PwC Fintech, the Mayor of London Mentoring Program, and a member of the board of advisors for various startups.   Her work has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Success Magazine, The Org, and Thrive Global. She shares her insights on CEO leadership, developing high-performing executive teams, and building healthy organizations at scale.   Born and raised in Germany, Katy spent four years traveling the world before moving to New York City. After multiple years in the US startup ecosystem, she expanded her business to the UK, bringing a global perspective to her work with innovative and purpose-driven organizations.   LinkedIn Instagram   Quick recap Next steps • CEOs should focus on maintaining a human approach to leadership, especially during challenging times like layoffs. • Executives cultivate a problem-solving mindset and view daily challenges as opportunities for growth. Tech Ecosystem Advisor Role and Approach A tech ecosystem advisor, Katy shared her role and approach with Michael. She works with CEOs and executive teams, focusing on leadership, branding, operations, and scaling organizations. She differentiated her role from that of a consultant, emphasizing the importance of creating buy-in and seeing the pain points for solutions. She also highlighted her background in executive coaching. Michael acknowledged her deep understanding of an organization and the importance of her approach in integrating with the system's flow. He agreed with her that advisors should be a crucial part of the organization's DNA. Tech Industry Impact and CEO Behavior Amid Pandemic Katy and Michael discussed the impact of the pandemic on the tech industry. Katy noted that many companies, especially those with large tech spikes, had little substance behind their valuations and were ultimately forced to cut costs and let people go. Katy emphasized this as a daily challenge that CEOs face, but the pandemic accelerated it significantly. Michael agreed and asked Katy for her perspective on the behavior of CEOs and leadership during this time. Impact of Pandemic on Startups, VC Katy and Michael discussed the impact of the pandemic on startups and the venture capital landscape. The pandemic led many companies to overhire and pursue products without market fit. Katy emphasized bootstrapping, validating products before scaling, and using cost-effective marketing channels. Due to a slowdown in the VC ecosystem, many companies now face difficulties raising funds and need to shift toward profitability. This poses challenges for founders who have given up significant equity but cannot achieve desired growth. Katy highlighted the need to keep teams motivated despite lacking a potential "big exit." Attracting Talent Amidst Competitor Pressure Michael highlighted the tendency for companies to lose key personnel to competitors like Google and Facebook when their stock underperforms. He shared a personal experience where a potential partnership with a company ended prematurely, hinting at the challenges of maintaining long-term business relationships. Katy agreed, noting that when organizations face numerous options and distractions, it can be challenging to navigate through them effectively. She emphasized that simply adding more people to a company does not increase efficiency, implying that a change in approach is needed when a company grows. Managing Growth, Strategic Exits, and Contingencies Katy discussed the challenges and strategies of managing a growing company. She emphasized that while there are opportunities for increased revenue through product launches in new markets, it's essential to maintain focus and consider creating separate business units to manage these endeavors. Katy also highlighted the need for a strategic exit plan, suggesting that founders should be prepared to sell when the company is in a strong position rather than holding on for a potentially lower valuation later. She also advised that founders should have contingency plans if the desired valuation is not reached, such as buying out investors or seeking secondary funding. Focusing on Process for Successful Strategy Katy and Michael discussed the importance of focusing on the process and journey in executing a successful strategy rather than solely on the end goal. Michael emphasized the value of being present and navigating through challenges and stressed the need for setting targets to ensure progress towards the desired outcome. He also believed that adapting and persevering through difficult times is a crucial characteristic of successful executives and companies. Strategies for Executive Leadership in Turbulent Times Michael and Katy discussed strategies for executive leadership in turbulent times. Katy emphasized taking one day at a time, approaching challenges as new opportunities, and maintaining a human-centric leadership style. She also stressed the need for transparency, understanding decision-making processes, and communicating effectively, particularly during layoffs. Michael agreed, highlighting that a robust support system, including a sound board and team, was crucial to avoid executive burnout. Both underscored the significance of reputation, noting it can take years to build but can be quickly damaged. Navigating Public Life, Social Media, and Layoffs Michael and Katy had an insightful conversation about navigating public life and social media, with Michael advising Katy on how to handle different situations. Katy shared details about her work, and Michael praised her work. They also discussed the importance of understanding and respecting leaders' decision-making process during layoffs. Michael shared his personal experience with layoffs and emphasized the importance of maintaining a professional attitude. 

Pre-seed investor Techstars, has announced that it's seeking aspiring entrepreneurs from across Ireland and the UK to participate in Startup Weekend Deep Tech (26 - 29 July). This is significant in that it's being brought to Belfast for the first time, in partnership with the prestigious Queen's University Belfast. To date, Techstars Startup Weekend has taken place in over 150 countries, with over 7,000 programmes and 428,000 participants. Techstars Startup Weekend is a three-day programme that will provide invaluable opportunities for ambitious minds to help them gain real insights into startup life. It will enable aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with other creators and learn from experienced founders all whilst enhancing their knowledge in deep tech, from InsureTech to HealthTech, AI and more. The 54 hour-long programme will bring together the best would-be entrepreneurs in the deep tech sectors and give them the chance to meet a team, ideate, receive mentorship and pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. The overall objective of the event is to help ambitious minds establish whether founding a company within deep tech is for them. Techstars' Startup Weekend methodology has successfully yielded thousands of companies, some of which became unicorns, including Zapier, Rover, Yotpo, EquipmentShare and Carousell. Day one of the event will see team formation and plenty of networking opportunities. Day two will be centered around customer validation, mentoring and building the solution. The final stretch of the programme will feature pitching and selection of winners. Queen's University Belfast has been credited with creating successful spin-out companies for the second consecutive year (2020) by The Octopus Ventures report. This recognition highlights Queen's strong emphasis on research and commercialisation through its commercialisation arm, QUBIS. The report specifically commends Queen's for its high-value exits in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum computing, and life sciences? (QUBelfast)?? (Sync NI)?. In addition, Queen's University has demonstrated a significant impact on regional economic development, particularly in Northern Ireland's flourishing life sciences sector. Notable successes include companies such as Re-Vana Therapeutics, which raised 3 million euros in pre-series A financing, and Titan IC, acquired by Mellanox Technologies. Additionally, Sonrai Analytics secured over 828 thousand euros in seed funding, with the company currently working on an 8 million euro project to improve cancer outcomes? (Queen's University Belfast Alumni)?. According to Ulster Bank and Beauhurst's Startup Index, 14,000 new companies set up in Northern Ireland in 2023, a 59% increase on 2022. In addition, a report from The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor shows that, in Northern Ireland, 6.5 percent of the working-age population describe themselves as "early stage entrepreneurs." Open to thinkers and doers across the UK and Ireland, interested attendees can register for the programme by July 25, 2024. Speaking about the significance of Startup Weekend DeepTech in coming to Belfast, Program Manager at Techstars leading this Startup Weekend, Emilie Vallauri said: "Techstars is excited to collaborate with Queen's University Belfast and QUBIS to accelerate the emergence of the next generation of deep tech entrepreneurs from Belfast. We are proud to support this vibrant tech ecosystem and to contribute to the creation of new startups in the insurtech, AI and healthtech verticals." For further information on the Techstars Startup Weekend DeepTech, please click HERE. See more stories here.

Today's Investor Focus guest is Edward Keelan of Octopus Ventures.  This is an awesome episode as we love the way Ed simplifies topics that are often made overly complex.  The episode discusses;  Ed's Startup Experience, Lessons, & Entry Into VC. B2B Software Investing. Resilient Founders and Teams. Importance of Funnel Metrics as Accountability and Evaluation Tools. Concept of "Tilt". Top-of-the-Funnel Focus. Sales Process & Scalability. Avoiding Weighted Pipelines. Market Expansion Challenges and Strategies. And so much more! We highly recommend following Ed on LinkedIn, and appreciate what we learn from the content he generously shares.  hello@tribeglobal.vc   

Questa è la storia di una donna che sta lavorando per realizzare il suo sogno: migliorare la vita delle persone, si chiama Nora Cavani ed è la co-founder di Alba Health. Alba Health è una startup biotech con sede a Stoccolma che ha sviluppato un test del microbioma intestinale specifico per i bambini, basandosi sulla consapevolezza che il microbioma intestinale nei primi anni di vita è associato a sintomi infantili comuni (come coliche, costipazione) e allo sviluppo di malattie croniche più avanti nel tempo (allergie, asma, obesità). La startup è stata avviata nel 2022 da Nora Cavani e dal Prof. Emerito Willem M de Vos, scienziato con oltre 800 pubblicazioni sull'argomento, e vanta una collaborazione di ricerca con la coorte HELMi, uno dei più grandi set di dati al mondo sul microbioma intestinale infantile. Alba Health ha raccolto 2,6 milioni di euro di finanziamenti nel 2023 nel round pre seed guidato da Voima Ventures, Octopus Ventures, Noaber, Bust VC, Joyance Partners, e dai cofounders di Oura. Nata in un piccolo paese del Modenese, Nora cresce passando il suo tempo nel ristorante di famiglia, imparando l'etica lavorativa e l'importanza del cliente. Fin da piccola soffre di dermatite atopica e numerose allergie, e nel voler risolvere le sue problematiche si appassiona alla scienza e alla biologia, sognando un giorno di migliorare la vita delle persone. Intraprende studi scientifici, prima in Italia e poi in Danimarca, e dopo una parentesi in alcune case farmaceutiche e in BCG, decide in soli due mesi di lasciare il lavoro in consulenza e realizzare il suo sogno lanciando Alba Health. Durante l'episodio Nora ci ha raccontato di quanto la determinazione sia stata fondamentale per costruirsi la vita che sognava, senza lasciare nulla al caso. SPONSORS Made IT è powered by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alchimia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, società di investimento che opera principalmente nel settore del Venture Capital. Investono e co-investono in opportunità ad alto potenziale di crescita, offrendo capitale e risorse strategiche e operative dedicate. StrongHer by Qonto rappresenta un percorso formativo articolato in diverse sessioni, focalizzate su tematiche di rilievo quali il digital marketing, la gestione finanziaria e contabile, nonché l'empowerment femminile. Le iscrizioni sono aperte, con scadenza il 7 aprile 2024 e le attività si svolgeranno dal 13 al 31 maggio. Per candidarvi e ottenere ulteriori informazioni, vi invitiamo a visitare il sito https://qonto.com/it/strongher SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Edward Keelan, Partner at Octopus Ventures, as we explore the world of venture capital and investing in UK tech companies. Whether you're an investment professional, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of VC investment. Keelan shares practical advice on allocating capital into tech companies with transformative potential. From tackling the challenges of growing a sales team to mastering lead generation strategies, Keelan provides actionable tips for success in today's competitive market. Explore the essential traits of successful founders and gain insights into the hierarchy of needs for VC investment. Don't miss out on the three key things every founder should know about securing VC funding.Find Edward here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-keelan-b241211https://octopusventures.com/team/b2b-software/edward-keelan/====================================================

Episode #360: In this episode of the "Let's Go Win" podcast, we are joined by leadership expert and coach, Katy Trost. We explore various aspects of leadership with a particular focus on scaling businesses. Katy illuminates her journey from the corporate world of New York City to specializing in helping CEOs and founders of fast-growing tech companies to become more effective leaders. We delve deeper into the challenges encountered when growing a medium-sized organization and how to engage and motivate employees to fit their personal vision within the larger company's vision. Katy sheds light on the distinction between management and leadership, the three pillars of CEO coaching, dealing with investor influence, and the tricky transition from startup to corporate CEO. We also dive deep into the potentially destructive power of unchecked ego and the importance of defining the company's culture. Towards the end, Katy discusses the reward of a CEO stepping back at a certain company growth point. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tools to improve leadership and company culture.Timestamps(00:00:00) Introduction: Katy Trost on Leadership(00:01:04) Entry into Tech and CEO Leadership(00:02:36) Importance of Vision in CEOs(00:05:15) Power of Repetition(00:06:05) Communication Strategies for Scaling Businesses(00:11:16) Management Vs. Leadership(00:14:16) Three Pillars of CEO coaching(00:21:41) Hiring a Chair: Investor Influence(00:23:22) Addressing Fears in Business(00:27:12) Ego Management in Start-ups(00:31:26) Success through Strong Culture(00:38:39) Revenue Growth Impact(00:41:06) Keeping Ego in Check for Business SuccessBio:Katy Trost is a coach and advisor to CEOs and founders at Series B and beyond. She helps them become more effective leaders and navigate the challenges of scaling people and operations.Her clients include some of the fastest-growing companies in both the US and UK tech ecosystem, backed by leading investors, including SoftBank, First Round, Felix, Octopus, Inflexion, and more.Katy is also a coach and judge to Tech Nation Future Fifty and Upscale, Octopus Ventures, Founders Forum, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, PwC Fintech, and the Mayor of London Mentoring Program as well as a member of the board of advisors for various startups.Contact Katy:Website:https://katytrost.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katytrostInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/katy_trost#EffectiveLeadership#ScalingBusinesses#CEOMindset#Founder#OrganizationalGrowth#LeadershipChallenges#CultureBuilding

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Pablo Karnbaum, Associate von SquareOne. Pablo bespricht die Finanzierungsrunde von Qomodo und Langfuse.Das italienische FinTech Qomodo hat in einer von Fasanara Capital geleiteten Pre-Seed-Finanzierungsrunde 34,5 Millionen Euro erhalten. Unter den Investoren befinden sich Exor Ventures, Proximity Capital, Ithaca Investment, Notion Capital, Octopus Ventures sowie Angel-Investoren wie Simone Mancini, Freddy Kelly und Mark Ransford. Qomodo plant, die Finanzierung zu nutzen, um Zahlungslösungen wie SmartPOS, Tap-to-Phone und Buy Now, Pay Later auf den Markt zu bringen und so Händlern verbesserten Cashflow und Kunden flexible Zahlungsoptionen zu bieten. CEO Gianluca Cocco betont, dass die Lösungen Online-Vorteile in physische Geschäfte bringen sollen, und erwartet, monatlich Hunderte bis Tausende von neuen Händlern zu gewinnen.Langfuse, ein Berliner Startup, hat in einer Seed-Runde 4 Millionen US-Dollar von Lightspeed Venture Partners, La Famiglia und Y Combinator erhalten. Das Unternehmen entwickelt eine Open-Source-Lösung zur Überwachung von Large-Language-Model-Produktionsanwendungen. Die Plattform ermöglicht es Entwicklungsteams, Metriken und Debugging-Informationen zu erhalten, um komplexe Probleme bei der Integration von Userfeedback und LLM-Analysen zu lösen. Langfuse zielt darauf ab, Entwicklern fundierte Entscheidungen zu ermöglichen, basierend auf realen Daten und Benutzerfeedback. Das Startup wurde 2022 gegründet und hat während seiner Teilnahme am Y Combinator Programm verschiedene Anwendungen entwickelt.

Nella puntata "speciale" di oggi parliamo con Gianluca Cocco e Gaetano De Maio, i founders di Qomodo, la nuova startup fintech italiana appena uscita da ‘stealth mode' che ha chiuso un dei round pre-seed più importanti di Italia.  Nell'arco di pochi mesi, sono riusciti a raccogliere un round di pre-seed da €34.5 milioni da Fasanara Capital, Exor Ventures, Proximity Capital, Ithaca Investment, Lumen Ventures, The Techshop, Primo Ventures - oltre a fondi stranieri quali Notion Capital, Octopus Ventures e Plug&Play. Di cosa si occupa esattamente la startup? Qomodo porta negli store fisici una suite di soluzioni per i pagamenti smart, compresa la formula Buy Now Pay Later, per le spese essenziali, spesso impreviste. Effettivamente vi potrebbe aiutare a pagare una spesa come una riparazione imprevista della propria macchina o una spesa veterinaria importante.  Ma sentiremo tutti i dettagli direttamente da Gianluca e Gaetano nella loro prima intervista podcast dal lancio.   SPONSOR Made IT è powered by ⁠Alchimia⁠, società di investimento che opera principalmente nel settore del Venture Capital. Investono e co-investono in opportunità ad alto potenziale di crescita, offrendo capitale e risorse strategiche e operative dedicate. SOCIAL MEDIA Se vi piace il podcast, il modo migliore per dircelo o per darci un feedback (e quello che ci aiuta di più a farlo diffondere) è semplicemente lasciare una recensione a 5 stelle o un commento su Spotify o l'app di Apple Podcast. Ci ha aiuta davvero tantissimo, quindi non esitate :) Se volete farci delle domande o seguirci, potete farlo qui: Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeit.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@madeitpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Jess McCreadie, Principal Investor at Octopus Ventures speaks to Steve Roest, CEO of PocDoc on this week's HealthTech Hour. Jess has spent her career helping businesses finance themselves, grow, scale and is hugely passionate about Venture Capital as a force for good. In this episode, Jess and Steve cover a huge amount of ground including: - Jess' journey through male-dominated industries, driven by her passion for finance and watching companies grow - and her views on diversity of gender and of background in VC/finance/startup culture - The impact of AI on healthcare and why it's not all smooth sailing - The value of solving a genuine problem and the mistakes founders make in becoming too obsessed with their technology - Software as an enabler for many health problems - e.g. automation of fertility (Overture) and neuromodulation - The issues with startup culture and what's good / bad for founders and staff

Antton Pena, the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Flock Insurance, a UK Insurtech on a mission to make the world quantifiably safer with connected fleet insurance that enables and incentivizes safer driving. Flock started providing drone insurance, then commercial vehicle insurance. Essentially the company uses the telematics of cars so that the vehicle only triggers insurance cover when it's moving, not when it's sitting on the lot, incapable of causing any accidents. Flock has raised to date $60 million from notable investors such as Anthemis, Social Capital, and Octopus Ventures.Today, Flock has more than 600 commercial fleet clients, including Jaguar Land Rover, Europe's electric car subscription company Onto and a third of the U.K.'s independent Amazon fleets.If you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

My guest is Katy Trost! Katy Trost is an esteemed coach and advisor to tech CEOs in London and New York City, specializing in helping them become more effective leaders and cultivate healthy organizations, particularly during periods of growth like Series B and beyond. Her impressive client portfolio includes companies backed by prominent investors such as SoftBank, First Round Capital, Primary Venture Partners, Felix Capital, Octopus Ventures, Inflexion, Maven, and others. Katy serves as a coach and judge for renowned programs like Tech Nation Future Fifty, Upscale, Octopus Ventures, Techstars, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, PwC Fintech, and the Mayor of London Mentoring Program, in addition to her advisory roles with various startups.  With a global perspective honed through years of travel and experience in the US tech ecosystem, she expanded her consultancy to the UK. Katy holds an Executive mini MBA from the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF), PCC accreditation from the International Coach Federation (ICF), and certifications in leadership methodologies, including iPEC, Workboard™ OKRs, and Gazelle's Scaling Up™ framework, which has propelled countless firms worldwide to successful scaling. She has also completed programs like the Financial Times Board Director Program and the Nedx Board Alliance Program.  Katy's impactful work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Success Magazine, The Org, Thrive Global, and others, and she collaborates with organizations like WeWork, Soho House, Home Grown, and Quinnipiac University to deliver training on business, leadership, and high-performance psychology. Social and Website: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katytrost/ For more episodes and information, visit us at https://www.digitalnicheagency.com/media Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4zS5V79... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=524781... Follow Digital Niche Agency on Socials for Up To Date Marketing Expertise and Insights Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalniche... Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digi... Instagram: DNA - Digital Niche Agency @digitalnicheagency • Instagram photos and videos. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DNAgency_CA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDlz…

In this episode, I am joined by Katy Trost, a highly sought-after coach and advisor specializing in guiding CEOs and executive teams through the intricacies of scaling up. With a client list that reads like a 'Who's Who' of the venture capital world, including firms like SoftBank, Octopus Ventures, and First Round Capital, Katy brings unparalleled experience to the table. The conversation starts with an insightful discussion on the challenges CEOs commonly face as their companies move through funding rounds and scaling stages. Katy delves into the psychological aspects of leadership, touching upon the role of imposter syndrome, the CEO's relationship with the board, and nuanced gender differences in how leaders seek and utilize support. As the episode progresses, Katy shares her perspective on the dynamism that exists within various departments of a scaling company—from the sales team to tech to finance. The chat sheds light on how CEOs can serve as the linchpin that connects different personalities and professional objectives into a coherent, effective leadership framework. One of the episode's highlights is a deep dive into company culture, a concept often misunderstood or underemphasized during rapid growth. We explore the necessity of maintaining a strong culture at scale and the challenges that can arise when implementing change across an organization. They also discuss the importance of measuring and setting Key Performance Indicators (KPI

Ed Keelan is a Partner at Octopus Ventures focused on B2B SaaS. As well as identifying & nurturing disruptive SaaS startups, Ed's actively involved in various initiatives addressing D&I topics - including neurodiversity - within the VC sector.  We discussed: What do VCs really care about when evaluating startups & entrepreneurs? Why many SaaS businesses that raised money during the VC bubble need to refocus on unit economics and "Swiss army knife" talent The importance of all types of diversity, including neurodiversity, in VC - Ed, who himself is dyslexic, is involved in several D&I initiatives The struggles faced by “the forgotten 90%” in VC portfolios - one CEO told Ed “I wake up most days just wishing someone would tell me what to do” - and a few crucial steps overwhelmed CEOs can take to address their challenges  For more insights into Octopus Ventures head over to https://octopusventures.com/ & for advice on recruiting exceptional leaders for startups & scale-ups check out https://alpinasearch.com/  

In this week's episode Edward shares his journey into venture capital and why it took him so long! We discuss:

Katy Trost is a coach and advisor to CEOs and founders at Series B and beyond. She helps them become more effective leaders and navigate the challenges of scaling people and operations.   Her clients include some of the fastest-growing companies in both the US and UK tech ecosystem, backed by leading investors, including SoftBank, First Round, Felix, Octopus, Inflexion, and more.   Katy is also a coach and judge to Tech Nation Future Fifty and Upscale, Octopus Ventures, Founders Forum, Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, PwC Fintech, and the Mayor of London Mentoring Program as well as a member of the board of advisors for various startups.

In der Mittagsfolge sprechen wir heute mit Kaspar Filipp, CEO und Founder von Colonia, über die erfolgreich abgeschlossene Seed-Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 6 Millionen Euro.Colonia bietet ein B2B Sharing-Modell für Nutzfahrzeuge an. Über einen Marktplatz mit sicheren Zahlungslösungen und einer userfreundlichen Flottenmanagement-Software können Logistikunternehmen ihre Fahrzeuge miteinander teilen und Flotten effektiver betreiben. Bei einer geringen Auslastung können die Fahrzeuge somit gewinnbringend eingesetzt werden. Wenn ein Unternehmen die eigenen Kapazitäten ausgeschöpft hat, erhält es einen Zugang zu geeigneten Fahrzeugen, sodass keine Aufträge verloren gehen können. Das Startup hat zusätzlich eine neue Funktion eingeführt, die Usern eine ergänzende Zahlungssicherheit bietet. Durch einen externen Finanzierungspartner können Vermietende sicher sein, dass die Mietzahlungen sicher und pünktlich bei ihnen ankommen. Somit ist die Zahlungsabwicklung gesichert und das Risiko von Zahlungsausfällen ausgeräumt. Colonia wurde im Jahr 2021 von Jakob Sadoun und Kaspar Filipp in Köln gegründet.In einer Seed-Runde hat das Startup nun 6 Millionen Euro unter der Führung von Octopus Ventures eingesammelt. Zu den weiteren Kapitalgebern gehören u.a. Vent.io, Plug and Play, MobilityFund, Atlantic Labs, Hoyer und prominente Business Angels wie die Gründer von Flixbus, Grover und Seven Senders. Das frische Kapital soll dafür eingesetzt werden, um die Funktionalität der B2B-Sharing-Plattform für Nutzfahrzeuge zu erweitern.

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Leo Lerach, Principal bei Project A und Philipp Werner, Partner bei Project A. Die beiden besprechen die Übernahme von MoasicML durch Databricks sowie die Finanzierungsrunden von Dexory und Colonia Technologies.Databricks, ein führendes Unternehmen im Bereich Datenanalyse und künstliche Intelligenz, hat die generative KI-Start-up-Firma MosaicML für 1,3 Milliarden Dollar übernommen. MosaicML hat große Sprachmodelle entwickelt, darunter das MPT-30B, das als Konkurrenz zu GPT-3 und GPT-4 gilt. Databricks plant, diese Modelle in seine Lakehouse-Plattform zu integrieren und seine Position im boomenden Markt der generativen KI zu stärken. Dexory, ein Unternehmen, das Lagerhäuser mit Echtzeit-Bestandsmanagementdaten mittels KI-Software und autonomen Robotern versorgt, hat in einer Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde 19 Millionen US-Dollar eingesammelt. Zu den weiteren Investoren gehören Atomico, Lakestar, Maersk Growth, Kindred Capital und Capnamic. Der europäische Risikokapitalgeber Atomico führte die Investitionsrunde an. Dexory entwickelt Roboter mit Sensoren und Kameras, die Daten erfassen und kontinuierlich Fotos von Regalen machen, während sie mit normaler Gehgeschwindigkeit durch das Lager gehen. Das Unternehmen wurde 2015 in London gegründet.Das deutsche Startup Colonia Technologies hat 6 Millionen Euro für seine Plattform zur gemeinsamen Nutzung von Nutzfahrzeugen aufgebracht. Das B2B-Sharing-Modell ist ein Marktplatz für Logistikunternehmen, um ihre Fahrzeuge für Engpässe im internationalen Logistikbereich zu teilen. Gegründet wurde das Unternehmen im Jahr 2021 von Jakob Sadoun und Kaspar Filipp. Investoren der Seed-Runde waren Octopus Ventures, vent.io, Plug and Play, MobilityFund, Atlantic Labs, Hoyer sowie die Gründer von Flixbus, Grover und Seven Senders.

In this week's episode Dr Chantal Cox shares her whirlwind journey from clinical medicine to consulting at McKinsey and now Healthtech VC investing at Octopus Ventures. We delve into the rational and logic for each career pivot. Chantal concisely covers the pros and cons of each role, sharing her advice for clinicians looking to explore alternative careers outside medicine and the reality of it all. Chantal shares her passion to be a voice for change particularly changing the narrative in venture capital for females and founders of colour. She is also conscious how many young people see her as a role model and why it's important she has real impact.  Dr Chantal Cox is an Early stage VC investor at Octopus Ventures (Health). Ex-strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company. Medical Doctor with 3+ years clinical experience in the National Health Service. Connect with Chantal ------------------------------------- Check out Peerr Peerr gives professionals the tools to create and publish content, build an audience and earn money on one single channel. ✍️ Publish articles or blogs, courses and coaching sessions

Zoe Reich from Octopus Ventures is not only a deep tech specialist, but also a cryptocurrency whiz who has sold her own exchange whilst on maternity leave. And if that's not impressive enough, she's also a startup mentor and a powerlifting champ. We'll be delving into Zoe's fascinating background growing up with scuba diving parents, her passion for studying volcanoes, and her insights into the world of deep tech.Our sponsor today is Ashore, sign up here for exclusive early access to an amazing network of homes.Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can sign up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsFor more information on partnering with us please visit our partnerships page here. Also make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

One of the biggest issues founders face is finding amazing talent - it's one thing to have an idea, but to build it you need talented people on your team.What's the best way to do it? Where is the best place to go? How has the pandemic changed it? How do you maintain a culture with a new team working in a hybrid format. We had the terrific opportunity to speak to someone who thinks about this more than anyone else,  Laura Wilming, Head of Portfolio Talent at Octopus Ventures. They are part of the wider Octopus Group who are eight entrepreneurially minded companies who are together focused on investing in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world, they are also a long term backer of this podcast Laura's job is to oversee people and talent for all of the Octopus Ventures portfolio and so is a treasure trove of information about working, hiring and growing within startups: how to prepare for job interviews (whether you are hiring or trying to be hired!). We speak about the importance of having a professional network, the skills and jobs to look out for in the future, such as the increase in roles like Chief of Staff in start ups Laura spent several years working with start-ups in New York, notably at Harry's razors, where she helped build the team to several hundred across the world. And, whilst still a student, she interned with Brewdog, being one of the first 8 to work there well before it became the globally recognized brand it is today.I always say each guest is a fascinating episode - todays episode is no exception, but perhaps it is one of our most practical too … For weekly information on the topics mentioned in the show sign up for the Octopus Ventures newsletter here. In this episode we discuss:What exactly she does at Octopus Ventures as Head of Portfolio Talent.What does Octopus Ventures do?What her advice is to startups who have just raised capital. Her hiring advice from when startups become scaleups.The most common advice she gives to pre-seed founders When you should hire C-suite level talent. The best methods to hire the best talent. How long founders should spend on hiring. How the pandemic has impacted hiring and creating culture. How can founders inspire their team - and this amazing example.What questions you should ask in an interview and how to not fall into bias traps.How to speed up your hiring process. Laura's story from Brewdog to Harry's razors. If Laura was 22 in 2022 what would she do?Should entrepreneurs hire a chief of staff?The best startup job title she was ever seen - Director of Ideas!The content Subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, releasing every Wednesday.You can up to Jimmy's substack here for weekly content on the future of work, technology, and politicsAlso make sure you subscribe to The Shift- you can find it here on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts. Once again thank you to our series partner Octopus Group, a collection of 8 entrepreneurially minded businesses that look to back the people, ideas, and industries that will change the world.

In this episode, our host Giovanni Lauricella and our guest Shamik Parekh from Octopus Ventures discuss how he discovered the true impact of capital, how he set-up an incubator for companies to help them scale, what kind of technology they invest in, what stage of the company they invest, how do they define HealthTech, what they look for in an investment, what their due diligence process looks like, his best advice for entrepreneurs on how they should reach out to investors, and so much more. Shamik Parekh LinkedIn Octopus Ventures Website Project Medtech Website Giovanni Lauricella LinkedIn Project Medtech LinkedIn

In der Nachmittagsfolge begrüßen wir heute Robin Röhm, CEO und Co-Founder von Apheris, und sprechen mit ihm über die erfolgreich abgeschlossene Finanzierungsrunde in Höhe von 8,7 Millionen Euro.Apheris hat eine Plattform für die Schaffung kollaborativer Datenökosysteme entwickelt. Das Startup hilft Unternehmen dabei regulatorische, technische und kommerzielle Herausforderungen zu meistern. Auch bei mehreren Organisationen kann durch die Erschließung von Datensätzen und die Bereitstellung einer einheitlichen Ansicht ermöglicht werden, präzise Entscheidungen zu erleichtern und effizientes Handeln zu fördern. Mit der Wertschöpfung aus dezentralen Datensätzen ermöglicht diese Lösung eine Innovationswelle in der Analytik und künstlichen Intelligenz, um große Probleme der Welt zu lösen. Apheris wurde im Jahr 2019 von Robin Röhm und Michael Höh in Berlin gegründet. Mittlerweile beschäftigt das Tech-Unternehmen über 30 Mitarbeitende. Zu der wachsenden Liste von Kunden und Partnern zählen u.a. BASF, BCG und BMW.In einer Seed-Runde hat das Berliner Tech-Startup nun 8,7 Millionen Euro unter der Führung von Octopus Ventures eingesammelt. Außerdem unterstützten Heal Capital, Berthold von Freyberg und Mirco Novacovic als neue Investoren die Seed Erweiterung. Die bestehenden Investoren LocalGlobe, Dig Ventures, Another.VC und Patrick Pichette haben sich ebenfalls an der Runde beteiligt. Mit dem frischen Kapital wird Apheris seine Plattform weiter ausbauen.

Heute: Planetly, Limehome, Apheris und Eterlast In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Jan Miczaika, Partner bei HV Capital. Jan hat die Runde von Limehome, Apheris und Eterlast sowie die Schließung der Planetly GmbH kommentiert. Das Münchener Startup Limehome hat 45 Millionen Euro in einer Finanzierungsrunde erhalten. Limehome vermietet Ferienwohnungen, welche kein Personal benötigen. Der Check-in funktioniert über einen Türcode und die Reinigung übernehmen externe Dienstleister, die die Aufträge per App bekommen. Das frische Investment besteht aus Eigen- und Fremdkapital. Investoren sind der Kopenhagener Kredit-Boutique Capital Four und das Family Office der AW Rostamani Group. Die Bestandsinvestoren HV Capital, Picus Capital und Lakestar haben sich ebenfalls an der Finanzierungsrunde beteiligt. Limehome wurde 2018 von Lars Stäbe und Josef Vollmayr gegründet. Fast ein Jahr nach dem Exit an OneTrust wird die Berliner-Klimaschutz GmbH Planetly geschlossen. Planetly entwickelte eine digitale Plattform, mit deren Hilfe Unternehmen ihre CO2-Emissionen berechnen, reduzieren und ausgleichen können. OneTrust bietet hingegen Lösungen für den Umgang mit Datenschutz und IT-Sicherheit. Nun wird den 200 Mitarbeitenden gekündigt. Zukünftig werden Features von Planetly in das System von OneTrust inkludiert, sodass es dafür kein Personal mehr bedarf. Planetly wurde von Anna Alex und Benedikt Franke gegründet. Das Berliner Startup Apheris erhält in einer Seed-Finanzierungsrunde 8,7 Millionen Euro. Die 2019 von Robin Röhm und Michael Höh gegründete Plattform von Apheris schafft kollaborative Datenökosysteme. Die Plattform ermöglicht es mehreren Organisationen, aus ihren dezentralisierten Datensätzen gegenseitig Wert zu schöpfen, indem sie es Datenanbietern und Datenkonsumenten ermöglicht, auf eine technisch und kommerziell tragfähige Weise zusammenzuarbeiten. Die Runde wird von Octopus Ventures angeführt, unter Beteiligung von Patrick Pichette, Heal Capital, Berthold von Freyberg und Mirco Novacovic. Die bestehende Investoren LocalGlobe, Dig Ventures und Another.VC sind auch mit dabei. Das Sport-NFT Startup Eterlast hat in einer Seed-Finanzierungsrunde 4,5 Millionen Euro erhalten. Eterlast mit Wurzeln in London und Barcelona hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, Fans durch NFTs, Blockchain-Spiele und immersive Erlebnisse eine neue Art der Interaktion mit Sport, Teams und Spielern zu ermöglichen. Die Finanzierung wurde von Supernode Global angeführt, unter Beteiligung von Play Ventures, Aktive Partner, Gründer Fabrik, Pfahl-Kapital und Unberechenbar X. Mit der neuen Finanzierung wird sich Eterlast auf die Gewinnung von Nutzern und den Ausbau von Markenpartnerschaften konzentrieren.

For business owners preparing to exit their business, it is important to be able to inspire the next generation of employees in order to scale the company. VC investors need to be able to take challenges from investors and entrepreneurs need to be able to understand the financials of a business in order to secure. In this episode featuring Edward Keelan, we covered: 1. The importance of being able to inspire the next generation of employees in order to scale a company 2. The need to be able to take challenges from investors 3. The importance of understanding the financials of a business in order to secure investment

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Philip Specht, Partner bei Speedinvest. Philip hat die Finanzierungsrunde von KatKin, UpGrad und Apotekamo analysiert: Das Londoner Food Startup KatKin konnte in einer Series-A-Finanzierungsrunde 22 Millionen US-Dollar einsammeln. Das von Brett und Nikki O`Farrell gegründete Unternehmen bietet seinen Kundinnen und Kunden die Lieferungen von individualisiertem Katzenfutter. Das Geschäftsmodell basiert auf einem monatlichem Abonnement, dass zwischen 50 und 64 Pfund kostet. Neben der Beteiligung von Octopus Ventures wird die Finanzierungsrunde von Verlinvest und Perwyn angeführt. Mithilfe des frischen Kapitals will KatKin die Produktion expandieren und das Produkt kontinuierlich verbessern und weiter vermarkten. UpGrad hat eine Finanzierungsrunde unter der Führung von ETS Global in Höhe von 210 Millionen US-Dollar abgeschlossen. Neben den Bestandsinvestoren Temasek und IIFL beteiligten sich unter anderem ETS Global, Bodhi Tree und Kaizen Management Advisors. Zudem steuert das Gründerteam 12,5 Millionen US-Dollar bei, um weiterhin 50 Prozent am Unternehmen halten zu können. Das Indische EdTech bietet Lernenden und Berufstätigen eine online Plattform für Lernkurse und Hochschulabschlüsse. Mit dem frischen Kapital will UpGrade sein Team mit über 1000 Lehrenden und 5000 Coaches erweitern. Gegründet wurde UpGrad 2012 von Ronnie Screwvala, Mayank Kumar, Phalgun Kompalli, Ravijot Chugh. Die Stockholmer Online-Apotheke Apotekamo konnte sich in einer Finanzierungsrunde 2,5 Millionen Euro sichern. Mit der Runde steigt die Unternehmensbewertung auf 14,6 Millionen Euro. Apotekamo bietet auf seiner online Plattform neben Medikamenten auch Zahlungslösungen für externe Medikamentenlieferanten. Nach dem Start in Serbien will das Startup mithilfe der Investition weiter in Bosnien und Herzegowina expandieren. Die Geldgeber sind Angelgate AG, Schoeller Group und Hasan Salihamidžić, der von nun an Apotekamo beim Marketing unterstützt. Das Portfoliounternehmen des schwedischen VCs EPTI steht unter der Leitung von Arli Mujkic, CEO und Gründer von EPTI.

Joe Stringer is a Partner at Octopus Ventures, one of the largest European Venture Capital firms with £1.8 billion under management. He was Partner at Ernst & Young for 10 years, before leaving his cushy position to launch his own venture fund TenX Health. He then led Google Health in the UK before becoming Partner at Octopus Ventures. We talk about his thesis on the future of health, the importance of hard work, grit and resilience, as well as building and managing relationships — in particular, trying not to be too British. You can find me on Twitter @MustafaSultan and subscribe to my newsletter on www.musty.io

Gian Seehra co-founded Pebble Labs and Trait Biosciences — having raised a total of $16M. He was also a VC at Octopus Ventures, where he oversaw over $200M in funding. He led QuitGenius's $12M Series A and also facilitated follow-on investments into companies such as Elvie, Big Health and Depop. He now takes his knowledge built from being on the other side of the table — to coach entrepreneurs on how best to pitch and tell their story in order to raise money. We discuss how to pitch to investors — good ways of doing so, but also common mistakes. We also discuss the core tenants of authenticity, logic, empathy and the X factor. Essentially ways of sidestepping the monotony of “here are the 10 things investors want to see” — and instead really getting investors excited about what your vision and what you're building — and hopefully throwing money at you. I hope you enjoy. You can find me on Twitter @MustafaSultan and subscribe to my newsletter on www.musty.io

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Dorothea Gotthardt, Investment Manager bei Capnamic. Dorothea hat die Runde von Graswald und Papercup analysiert: Papercup aus Großbritannien konnte 20 Millionen US-Dollar für seine KI, die Videos automatisch synchronisiert, einsammeln. Mit der jüngsten Series-A-Finanzierung hat Papercup nun insgesamt 30,5 Millionen Dollar eingeworben. Octopus Ventures führte die Investition an, gefolgt von Local Globe, Sands Capital, Sky und Guardian Media Ventures, Entrepreneur First, BDMI und einer Reihe von Angel-Investoren, darunter Des Traynor, Mitbegründer von Intercom und John Collison, Mitbegründer von Stripe. Zu den bestehenden Angel-Investoren gehören William Tunstall-Pedoe, Gründer von Evi (jetzt Amazons Alexa) und Zoubin Ghahramani, Senior Research Director bei Google Brain und ehemaliger Chefwissenschaftler bei Uber. Das Unternehmen wurde 2017 von Shemen und Jiameng Gao gegründet und bietet eine KI-gestützte Synchronisationslösung, die menschliche Stimmen in einem Film oder Sendung identifiziert und Synchronisationen in einer neuen Sprache erzeugt. Sky News, Discovery und Business Insider haben die Technologie bereits genutzt. Das Hannover Startup Graswald konnte in einer Seed-Runde 1,25 Millionen Euro Kapital einsammeln. Der High-Tech Gründerfonds, Lakestar sowie Business Angels investieren in das Unternehmen, welches mit dem frischen Kapital seine 3D-Content-Plattform für fotorealistische Virtualisierung von Natur schneller weiterentwickeln möchte. Zudem soll weiterer Content geschaffen und Graswald zu einer Plattform entwickelt werden. Die Vision des Startups ist es, fotorealistische 3D-Ökosysteme für das Metaverse Leben bereitzustellen. Gegründete wurde Graswald im Jahr 2021 von Julius Harling.

Millen spent nine years at Citigroup working her way up to become Vice President of Corporate Derivatives before setting up her own business, "no+mi" in 2016 - an online destination with perfectly curated gift sets for expecting and new mothers. In 2020 she joined the consumer team at Octopus Ventures and is particularly interested in category-defining innovations around the way we live, work, travel, play and recuperate! Octopus runs one of Europe's largest venture funds with £1.2 billion under management and they have been fortunate enough to have worked with the founding teams of some fantastic companies including Zoopla, Graze.com and Depop. Episode Links: Sponsored by trumpet Millen's Linkedin Octopus Ventures

After a record-breaking 2021 with staggering valuations and a total of 84 new European tech unicorns, the number of new venture capital investors in Europe has simultaneously decreased by almost half. With 61 new investors in 2021, including ten headquartered in the United Kingdom, the total number of European investors thus rose to 817 at the end of the previous year. A study by international tech M&A advisor i5invest, venture builder i5growth, and the Entrepreneurship Center of the Vienna University of Economics and Business shows that British investors have in excess of €468 billion in assets under management and a particular focus on investments in HealthTech & Life Science. Investors in Europe Despite Brexit, the UK continues to lead the ranking of countries with the most local investors in Europe (351), followed by Germany in 2nd place (199), France in 3rd place (128), and the Netherlands in 4th place (70). While the DACH region grew the fastest in terms of new investors in 2020, Scandinavia counted among the most newcomers last year. “Most central European countries have relatively constant growth figures. Scandinavia however was able to increase while we observed only about one-third of newly founded investors in the UK in 2021 compared to the year before”, emphasizes Herwig Springer, CEO of i5invest, indicating a possible change in trend. The portfolios of British investors are the most successful out of any in a European comparison. Of a total of 130 European startups valued at more than one billion dollars, the so-called unicorns, 68% have at least one British venture capitalist on board. For companies that investors believe have the potential to reach this billion valuation threshold in the next 24 months, the so-called soonicorns, this figure is as high as 60%. Out of the 191 investors primarily based in the UK, 67% have an early-stage investment focus, at least among other stages. This trend appears to be unbroken – nine out of the ten new investors founded in 2021 invest exclusively in early-stage startups. “European scale-ups in later stages are largely dependent on money from the UK where by far most of the European growth capital is concentrated. However, the bigger the funding round, the more likely we see a US investor in the lead. There is definitely potential for more growth capital across Europe”, says Simona Huebl, CEO of i5growth. Europe's Most Active and Most Powerful Investors Based on assets under management in 2022, Novo Holdings (Denmark), Balderton Capital (UK), Atomico (UK), Target Global (Germany), and Verdane (Norway) are the most powerful European venture capital investors. CVC Capital Partners (Luxembourg), Partners Group (Switzerland), Ardian (France), Intermediate Capital Group (UK), and Schroder Adveq Management (Switzerland) lead the private equity ranking. The total assets under the management of all investors included in the European Capital Report 2022 amount to more than €3,286 billion. The most active European venture capital investors based on the number of investments made in 2021 are Global Founders Capital with 233 investments (Germany), followed by Seedcamp (UK), BGF (UK), Entrepreneur First (UK), and SFC Capital (UK). In the ranking of the largest venture capital investors from the UK in 2022 based on the respective assets under management, Balderton Capital leads ahead of Atomico, BGF, Octopus Investments, and Octopus Ventures. If one ranks all investors in the UK according to the number of investments made in the previous year, Seedcamp leads with 116 investments, followed by BGF (113), Entrepreneur First (111), HG Capital (108), and SFC Capital (103). Corporate Venture Capital One trend that is only slowly gaining momentum across Europe is for large companies to set up venture capital arms as part of their innovation strategy. The UK's most prominent example is Unilever Ventures. “What stands out is that some of the largest German corporations, including BMW, SAP, and Si...

Today's guest is Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Investments. Ruth has had a really interesting career. She's gone from working on checkouts and factories during the nightshift to being the CEO of one of the UK's biggest financial service firms. It's an incredible journey and one we're excited to share with you.Investing can often seem an opaque world but Ruth talks us through what Octopus Investments does and dismantles the long-held beliefs about what you need to start investing.  Ruth is also the Chair of Octopus MoneyCoach.  The British tendency not to talk about money means we are often shy when it's going well but are especially tight-lipped when things go wrong. In this episode, we delve more into the role MoneyCoach plays in reducing people's money worries and why it's so crucial for employers to offer this type of service. In this episode with Ruth we discuss:Her experience as Global finance director of Bacardi , specifically martini whiskey and cognac.Ruth's wide variety of jobs including checkout operative, salad chopper on a nightshift and car washer- what did those jobs teach her about being CEO of an investment firm? What do CEOs look for when hiring?Learnings from her own entrepreneurial failure What attracted her to join Octopus?What does Octopus Investments do? How much money do you need to invest? The difference between Octopus Ventures and Investments.What is the role of a Chief Executive? How the pandemic was an opportunity to do that better.Setting boundaries in the world of work.What more can we do to inspire women at the top of financial services? What the government can do to help this?How easy has she found it to achieve work-life balance? How did she find what she was passionate about? What is Octopus Moneycoach and what does it do?Where are there opportunities to improve education post-pandemic? If Ruth was 22 in 2022, what sectors would she like to work in? What sources of information does she consume? What her cocktail of choice is? If you'd like to see more information about the job roles being offered please look at my Twitter @jimmym

We spoke with Natasha Jones from London headquartered Octopus Ventures about the intersection of climate change and fintech startups, the booming collaboration in climate tech, and the challenges of  ESG investing.Here are some of the key takeaways from Natasha Jones:**"The data is really clear - if you can move your pension to a green and sustainable pension, it's 27 times more effective than going vegan, which, as someone who tried to go vegan and failed, it seems a lot easier to just select a green pension provider."**"I think what's super interesting is now the regulatory push to clamp down on greenwashing. And that's tied to consumer distrust as well. I think in France a survey said 60% of consumers distrust green labeling from banks. I think for our space, that creates a kind of an opportunity."**"I think the first thing to note ... just a huge amount of collaboration. I think other sectors tend to be a bit more cagey on sharing IP, on collaborating between different stakeholders, from entrepreneurs all the way to policymakers and investors in between. Climate tech is really different in that sense. Everyone's very keen to collaborate to find different solutions. And I think that's what makes it really optimistic space to be in."

Earlier in this series, we looked at Bubble, a marketplace digitising trust to help fix a sector in dire need of innovation: childcare.This episode is looking at another marketplace but this time at the other end of the care spectrum, Elderly care, which is in equal need of a shakeup. With care homes dominating headlines over the past few weeks, this episode explores just exactly how Peter thinks the industry will change over the next ten years and what the government can do to build this particular sector back better. We also explore how businesses can help remove societal stigmas (in this case the stigmas around the role of carers) and the importance of framing old age in a positive way. As we mention in the introduction, our partners Octopus Ventures have created a report on the Future of Fertility tech, exploring the issues and emerging trends in this relatively new sector. You can find the full report on Octopus' website here: https://octopusventures.com/future-of-fertility/As always you can find out more on our website or get in touch via hello@jobsofthefuture.coYou can follow us on social media:Instagram: @JimmysjobsTwitter: @JimmysjobsAnd most importantly on LinkedInIf you'd like to see more information about the job roles being offered please look at my Twitter @jimmym

 Today's episode is special for two reasons- firstly it's one of the first we've recorded in person a long time.But this is also our second in the series organised with our partners: Octopus- who back the entrepreneurs of the future. And there are one better who exemplify that than today's guest Pooja Sikka. Pooja is a still practising GP, founder in her own right and formerly a partner at Octopus Ventures heading up their health tech investment wing- and it's this latter hat she'll mostly be wearing as she speaks to us today.Octopus are producing a report in the emerging market of FemTech- technology designed around the improvement of women's health. And that forms a large part of today's discussion-  female founders attracting VC investment is a recognised problem, but FemTech is an area that's traditionally been overlooked and undervalued despite the size of markets. We talk about Pooja's fascinating career and how she brings together knowledge of health, entrepreneurship and finance. But first, we start in a topsy turvy way- bringing a question we usually save to the end right to the start..... You can find out more on our website or get in touch via hello@jobsofthefuture.coYou can follow us on social media:Instagram: @JimmysjobsTwitter: @JimmysjobsAnd most importantly on LinkedInIf you'd like to see more information about the job roles being offered please look at my Twitter @jimmym

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future is hiring, read more on our next chapter here and you can sign up to our newsletter here.I first met Oliver when he came into No.10 to talk to me about Kano which was a computer that young children could self build and learn about hardware, software and coding … Although, frankly it probably wouldn't have been a bad idea for this early 30 something to have tried it at the time too. He is now running a company called Jolt in the UK, which describes itself as a business school for self made people. The world moves so fast now, that people need to be almost constantly reskilling and Jolt is helping people to do this in the modern era. They are financially backed by the partner of the second season of Jimmy's Jobs of the Future, Octopus Ventures who are part of the Octopus Group.They are built to specialise in the four areas they believe will change the world for the better: health, money, deep tech and consumer.They have backed the founding teams of more than 100 companies including Zoopla, Secret Escapes, graze.com, tails.com, Swiftkey, Depop, and Cazoo.Some of their portfolio companies have gone on to join forces with the world's largest businesses including Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Twitter.With £1.3 billion under management and investing over £100m a year, Octopus Ventures is one of the largest and most active venture investors in Europe. Their typical investment is from £1 million for Seed to £10 million for Series B and they have funded companies who have gone on right through IPO. So today's guest is Oliver Beech who runs Jolt in the UK, one of Octopus portfolio companies. A reminder you can follow us onInstagram: @JimmysjobsTwitter: @JimmysjobsAnd most importantly on LinkedIn.If you'd like to see more information about the job roles being offered please look at my Twitter @jimmym

Greg Palmer hosts Tosin Agbabiaka of Octopus Ventures to talk financial inclusion from a VC perspective, advice for startups, and the (hypothetical)self-serving bank agenda.

Greg Palmer hosts Tosin Agbabiaka of Octopus Ventures to talk financial inclusion from a VC perspective, advice for startups, and the (hypothetical)self-serving bank agenda.