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Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture. This week, and of and from , gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture. They dive into the EU’s latest corporate structure reforms, the battle with resistant notaries, and the implications for startup formation and c...

In the latest episode of “Path to Market,” Natasha and Micah are joined by Fanny Talagrand , Head of EMEA sales for startups and SMBs at Stripe to discuss key sales strategies from startups to enterprises. Drawing from her extensive experience in global tech companies like Google Cloud and Stripe, Fanny emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and journeys, leveraging user feedback, a...

In this week's podcast,  is joined by at and at to explore one of the most consequential deep tech opportunities Europe faces: RNA. With roots in foundational biology and applications from cancer therapy to precision agriculture, RNA is both a symbol and a stress test of Europe’s capacity to scale science into sovereignty. The conversation is based on their on the State of RNA in Europe, a dat...

In this episode, talks with — early-stage investor — about the new wave of entrepreneurs in Spain: those who’ve exited, raised again, and are now backing the next wave. They dive into the rise of Spain’s emerging managers, the structural limitations new fund managers face when fundraising, and how institutional platforms can solve them. Carlos shares insights on how his team is designing a new typ...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, is joined by , Founding Partner at , and , Founder at , for a deep dive into the rise of solo GPs and micro funds in Europe. Together, they unpack the forces driving this new wave of intentional, nimble VC—why it’s working, how it's evolving, and what it takes to wi...

In this episode, is joined by Colin Knight, a leading coach in the startup ecosystem, and  , co-founder of , to dive deep into the emotional and relational dynamics that power — and often derail — the venture journey. This conversation is part of the Venture Beyond initiative: a space to reflect on the human side of venture, supporting founders and investors in building intentional teams, resilien...

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture. This week, and of and from , gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture. They unpack the defense boom powering Europe’s deep tech surge — and ask whether startups should rush in or sit this wave out. They break down O...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, sits down with , founding GP of , the new defense-first fund going all in on the blunt reality of European strategic autonomy. Nicholas is no newcomer to this. From advising governments to serving in Afghanistan, launching syndicates, or building dual-use bridges when f...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This time, we flip the mic: , normally the host, steps into the hot seat in a conversation with , Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at and an expert on entrepreneurial and innovation strategy. In this episode, you’ll get the full backstory on Jeppe—from PwC to C...

In this episode, sits down with (IMD), (Impact Hub), and Enrique Molina (CircularCo) to unpack the evolving world of circular venture. They dive into why circularity should be viewed as a horizontal investment lens — not a niche — and how startups across materials, manufacturing, and infrastructure are already proving out scalable models. From textile dyeing to resale logistics and digital product...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Impact Highlight, where we bring you the people and perspectives pushing the boundaries of purpose-driven venture. This week, sits down with , Managing Director, , and , Co-founder & CEO of , to explore how we unlock billions for climate action by rethinking the very architecture of venture capital. Together, they dive into how Carbon Equity is turning ever...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we connect and champion the voices shaping European venture. Today, we spotlight , Founding Partner at the , to explore how a new generation of fund managers is reshaping Italy's startup landscape—and why deep empathy, focused strategy, and intentional market building are the foundation. Lorenzo opens up about his journey from angel investor...

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture. This week, and of and from , gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture. They sit down to break down the two sides of the IPO market: the soaring optimism behind Figma’s public debut — and the deep freeze that’s hit L...

In this episode, talks with and Founding Partners of , to unpack their mission-driven approach to health and wellness investing. They dive into “Joyspan®”, their unique investment thesis which centres on a personal balance between health and happiness, and the growing need to separate science from hype in health tech. Here’s what’s covered: 02:53 Paolo Pio's Journey to Venture Capital 05:52 Ma...

In this episode, sits down with to unpack the unique thesis behind , a specialist VC fund backing early-stage founders in the global AdTech and MarTech sector. Rich explores why this trillion-dollar industry has remained overlooked by mainstream VC, what it takes to be a successful investor in the complex ad ecosystem, and why FirstPartyCapital's massive LP network and deep expertise are enabl...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, is joined by , purpose-driven entrepreneur, former pro snowboarder, and longtime systems thinker, along with from , co-hosting this deep dive into what it means to lead with purpose, design for circularity, and build organizations that reinvent themselves from the insid...

At the EUVC Summit, Bernard Dalle (formerly of Index Ventures) and Thomas Kristensen (LGT Capital Partners) shared candid reflections on how to build a venture firm from the inside out. Instead of fixating on star hires and grand strategies, their talk emphasized the compounding power of cultural alignment, junior talent development, and early operational investment. Drawing on first-hand experien...

Welcome to the Impact Highlight series, powered by EUVC, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, August is joined by (Partner at ) and (Head of Impact at ), two of the most vocal champions for mission-aligned tech in Europe. In this episode, we explore the nuances of building and backing commercial businesses that generate genuine social value. Emma and...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where and of and from , 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: 🎯 This Week’s Themes: The global reshuffling of power: Israel, Iran, Russia, Ukraine Why defense is back—and what it means fo...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, sits down with , co-founder and Managing Partner at — a mission-driven early-stage fund investing in the future of human health, fitness, nutrition, and longevity. Paolo shares how a personal obsession with sleep, metabolism, and fitness evolved into a structured thesis...

In this episode, sits down with , Head of Technology Fund Investments at the , live from the EUVC studio at . They delve deeply into the true state of European venture capital, examining long-term performance trends, the role of EIF as Europe's policy-aligned capital allocator, and how sovereignty, resilience, and maturity are reshaping the ecosystem. Here’s what’s covered: 00:00 SuperVenture...

In this episode, sits down with , founder of , live from SuperVenture 2025 in Berlin. Backed is one of Europe’s boldest early-stage funds, known not just for investing in frontier tech but for pioneering a new model of VC community. In this conversation, Andre unpacks the philosophical and practical foundations of their work—from turning a value-add into a moat to why “edge” in venture is mostly a...

Live from SuperVenture 2025 in Berlin, sits down with , Partner at , 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-...

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 T...

In this episode, David Cruz 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 cycl...