EUVC
EUVC
The home of European tech. Connecting the people, capital, and companies building Europe. Conversations with the investors, founders, and operators shaping the continent.
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Episodes
E451 | Carmen Alfonso Rico, Cocoa Ventures & Evan Finkel, Integra GA: How LPs Build Conviction When Evaluating Emerging Managers 22.04.2025 1:09:50
In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Carmen Alfonso Rico , a self-described VC turned angel at Cocoa Ventures . and Evan Finkel , Head of Venture Capital Investments at Integra Global Advisors . Evan outlines a framework for how LP expectations evolve across different fund stages, highlighting key criteria like thesis clarity, team credibility, track record, and consistency...
E450 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, Andrew J. Scott, and Dilek Dayınlarlı. 21.04.2025 59:14
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott , Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures and Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Here’s what’s covered: 01:31 Recent News and Highlights 02:38 European Defense...
E448 | Bruno Moraes, Wayra: Leading Telefónica’s CVC in the UK and Turning Deals into €1B in Revenue 20.04.2025 38:45
In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Bruno Moraes , Managing Director at Wayra , Telefónica’s corporate venture capital arm . With nearly 15 years of experience, Wayra stands out for its focus on driving strategic business value by connecting startups with Telefónica’s core operations across Europe and Latin America. Here’s what’s covered: 03:40 Investment Strategie...
E449 | Chris Wade, Isomer Capital: Navigating The Venture Landscape in 2025 18.04.2025 53:49
In this episode of the EUVC podcast, our host, David Cruz e Silva , talks with Chris Wade , Co-Founder of Isomer Capital , to explore the evolving European venture landscape in 2025. Reflecting on a decade since Isomer’s inception, Chris shares insights on the industry's growth and how Europe has expanded from just 20 unicorns in 2014 to nearly 400 today. Here’s what’s covered: 02:25 Celebr...
E447 | Niklas Adalberth (Klarna) & Douglas Sloan (Better Society Capital): Going From Klarna to Impact and Redefining Venture for Good 16.04.2025 49:22
Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast series focused on impact, where August Soliv , author of Impact Supporters, and Douglas Sloan , Managing Director at Better Society Capital , talk with Niklas Adalberth , co-founder of Klarna and the visionary behind the Norrsken Foundation . Here’s what’s covered: 02:14 Niklas' Personal Journey and Realizations 06:45 The Birth of Norsken Found...
E446 | Oleg Bibergan, S16VC: Scaling Founder Communities and Productizing Venture Capital 15.04.2025 35:49
In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with , co-founder of S16CV, a venture capital fund built on the foundation of a tight-knit founder community. Oleg shares the story of how S16 began in a Moscow apartment he shared with fellow founders, where casual poker nights evolved into startup discussions, business clubs, and an informal incubator. Here’s what’s covered: 01:18 Alex's Entrepreneurial J...
E445 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, and Andrew J. Scott 14.04.2025 48:08
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed , in discussion with Andrew J. Scott , Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures , and Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Here’s what’s covered: 01:22 Klarna's IPO and European Market Insights 04:19 AI, Tariffs, and Future Pre...
E444 | Alicia Carney, ex-Deliveroo: Defining and Validating Your Ideal Customer Profile [Path to Market] 11.04.2025 41:28
In this insightful episode of “Path to Market” , Director Natasha Lytton and co-host Micah Smurthwaite , Partner at Pipeline Ventures, are joined by Alicia Carney , a seasoned product marketing expert with extensive experience at high-growth startups like Deliveroo. Together, they dive deep into identifying and validating Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs) in pre and post product-market fit st...
E443 | Gitte Aabo, Leo Pharma and GN Hearing: How to Use Corporate Collaboration to Identify Emerging Trends 10.04.2025 44:37
In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier , talk with Gitte Aabo to explore the world of corporate venture. With a remarkable background that spans 27 years at Leo Pharma , including 12 years as CEO and further experience at GN Hearing , Gitte shares her journey in building innovation initiatives like Leo iLab . She explains how she helpe...
E442 | Enis Hulli, E2VC & Gorkem Yurtseven, Fal.ai: Building Developer-First AI Infrastructure 09.04.2025 51:59
In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Enis Hulli , General Partner at e2vc , and Gorken Yurtseven , founder and CTO of Fal.ai , to unpack the story behind one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI startups. Gorkem shares how Fal.ai carved a unique niche in the generative media space, focusing not on text but AI-generated images, video, and audio. Enis reflects on the challenges (and perks)...
E441 | Alex Konoplyasty, Flashpoint Venture Growth: The current exit landscape and the rise of venture debt 08.04.2025 56:04
In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Alex Konoplyasty , Managing Partner at Flashpoint Venture Growth . Currently raising its fourth venture growth fund with a target of $200 million, Flashpoint manages $500 million across multiple funds. The firm is headquartered in the UK and focuses on Series A investments in global high-growth B2B software companies from Europe and Israel. With 80 por...
E440 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, and Lomax Ward 07.04.2025 51:31
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed , in discussion with Andrew J. Scott , Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures , and Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬
E439 | Jim Pulcrano, IMD Business School: Educating LPs and Demystifying the Venture Mindset 04.04.2025 51:32
In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Jim Pulcrano , an entrepreneur turned venture capital educator and professor at IMD Business School . Jim shares how his early startup experience in Switzerland pulled him into the orbit of venture capital back when the ecosystem was still in its infancy. He talks about creating IMD’s VC Asset Management Program, which aims to give LPs a crash course i...
E438 | Ida Christine Brun, Maersk Growth: How to Leverage Corporate Collaboration to Accelerate Decarbonization in Logistics 03.04.2025 48:26
In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier , talk with Ida Christine Brun , Venture Investments and Partnership Director at Maersk Growth . With over 13 years at Maersk under her belt, Ida brings experience from commercial business development and supply chain management to her current role in corporate venturing. She explains how Maersk Growth...
E437 | Natasha Lytton & Micah Smurthwaite, Pipeline Ventures: The art and science behind effective GTM strategies for startups and scale-ups [Path to Market] 02.04.2025 14:18
We are excited to introduce you to Seedcamp’s new podcast series, “Path to Market,” where Director Natasha Lytton and co-host Micah Smurthwaite , Partner at Pipeline Ventures, dissect the art and science behind effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies for startups and scale-ups. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur grappling with your first sales hires or a seasoned founder looking to refine your...
E437 | Justinas Milasauskas, Willgrow: Turning Peripheral Roots into a Global Advantage 01.04.2025 46:35
In today’s episode, David Cruz e Silva talks with Justinas Milasauskas , an investment manager at Willgrow , a single-family office based in Lithuania. Justinas explains how Willgrow approaches venture investments worldwide, focusing on US and European early-stage managers. He shares the family office’s history, reasons for getting into venture, and how they think about manager selection, covering...
E435 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, Lomax Ward and Alex Macdonald 31.03.2025 1:03:45
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed discuss with Alex Macdonald , Co-Founder & CEO of sequel , and Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Chapters: 03:54 The Fall of 23andMe 05:37 Challenges in Commercializing Healthcare Data 08...
E434 | Victoria Palatnik, Raw Ventures, Peter Effenberg, Jay & Severin Zugmayer, New Renaissance Ventures: MediaTech Roundtable on Transforming Legacy Media and Redefining Content Creation with AI 29.03.2025 55:45
In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Victoria Palatnik , Managing Partner at Raw Ventures , Peter Effenberg , Founder & CEO of Jay , and Severin Zugmayer , Founder of New Renaissance Ventures . The discussion starts by exploring why consumers are returning to trusted, branded media for quality journalism, even as the digital world bombards us with endless info...
E433 | Jonatan Luther-Bergquist, Inflection: The development of crypto to sovereign compute 28.03.2025 44:08
In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Jonatan Luther-Bergquist from Inflection.xyz , who shares his journey in framing crypto fundamentally as a compute technology and formulating their thesis on sovereign compute back in 2023 . Jonatan explains that while the early work in crypto helped lay the groundwork for disruptive technology, he saw a bigger picture emerging - a need for Europe a...
E432 | Ertan Can, Multiple Capital: Investing in Micro Funds For Outlier Returns 27.03.2025 42:43
In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Ertan Can , the Founding General Partner of Multiple Capital , a venture capital fund based in Luxembourg. Together, they delve into how micro funds work and why they’re becoming an attractive investment option for limited partners. Ertan discusses the role of manager selection and the benefits of a diversified micro-fund portfolio. He outlines LPs'...
E431 | Enis Hulli, e2vc & Akin Babayigit, Tripledot Studios: Mobile gaming’s explosive growth and the impact of AI 26.03.2025 52:03
In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Enis Hulli , General Partner at e2vc , and Akin Babayigit , Co-founder of Tripledot Studios . Akin brings a wealth of experience from his journey across Turkey, the U.S., and the U.K., while Enis provides insights into the evolving ecosystems of Turkey and Eastern Europe. Together, they discuss how mobile gaming has emerged as a massive industry dri...
E430 | Claude Ritter and Stefan Walter, NAP & Rene Andres, EIF: Building Europe’s Future with Expert Founders 25.03.2025 52:15
In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Claude Ritter and Stefan Walter from NAP , formerly known as Cavalry and Rene Andres from the European Investment Fund (EIF). In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Claude Ritter and Stefan Walter from NAP, formerly known as Cavalry and Rene Andres from the European Investment Fund (EIF). The convers...
E429 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, Lomax Ward and Andrew J. Scott 24.03.2025 1:07:54
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott , Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures and Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬
E428 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, and Lomax Ward 17.03.2025 44:42
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed talks with Andrew J. Scott , Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures , and Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape. 💬 Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀
E427 | Ann-Sofie Ekberg, Volvo Cars Tech Fund: How to work with corporate stakeholders 13.03.2025 46:59
In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier , talk with Ann-Sofie Ekberg , CEO of Volvo Cars Tech Fund , the corporate venture arm of Volvo Cars. Founded in 2018, the fund invests directly from Volvo’s balance sheet, backing startups in mobility, sustainability, and digitalization. While prioritizing strategic relevance, the fund maintains a disciplined i...
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