EUVC

In this episode, David Cruz 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 w...

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 Ukraine Why...

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 , Managing Partner at , 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 co...

In this new episode of Path to Market, our Director and co-host , Partner at Pipeline Ventures, sit down with — 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 , Tim previously held sales leadership roles at and , and brings deep insights into category creation, founder-led sales, sales hiring, and interna...

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...

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 cont...

At the EUVC Summit, Will McQuillan 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...

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 concern The overlooked fragility of Europe's energy systems How automation, AI, and policy are colliding in...

In this episode, is joined by and , General Partners at , 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 s...

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 bridge...

In this special episode, we welcome back 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 , a B2B-focused early-stage VC. This episode is for anyone asking: How do I build an edge that scales? You’ll leave with...

In this episode, August 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 velo...

In this episode,  Andreas Munk Holm  sits down with  Philippe Petitpont , co-founder & CEO of  Moments Lab , and  Gökçe Seylan , Principal at  OXX , 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...

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 dive into: Why Europe’s fiscal firepower could be its unfair advantage The growing exodus of IPOs from the UK to the US Strategic defense investment—can the UK move the needle? How AI and capital markets are colliding And ye...

In this episode of Path to Market, Seedcamp’s and Pipeline Ventures’ are joined by , Partner at 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 re...

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 t...

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 ex...

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 cap...

In this episode, sits down with , co-founder of 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 , and the unique DNA behind Turkey’s explosive gaming ecosystem. This one’s bot...

In this episode, , Lomax, and 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 dos...

In this episode, sits down with , co-founder and GP at —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...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, is joined by LP and Cocoa’s 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...

In this episode, and Douglas Sloan speak with  , Head of Social Impact Investments at the , 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, t...

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 frie...

In this episode, is joined by , co-founder and GP at , 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...