EUVC

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed . Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: What's Happening This Week?  00:59 Election Drama and Trump Headlines 01:26 The Most Expensive Election Ever 02:03 Swing States and Predictions 03:05 Potential...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas is joined by Robin Haak , the solo GP behind Robin Capital , to share his unique journey through venture capital and entrepreneurship. Robin opens up about his extraordinary path, from building a coffee shop in Bhutan to fighting Muay Thai in Thailand, and how these experiences shaped his investing philosophy. Andreas and Robin discuss the realities of...

In the ever-evolving landscape of business communication, platforms like WhatsApp are no longer just messaging apps but have transformed into powerful platforms enabling businesses to connect with their customers in groundbreaking ways. The latest episode of Startups in Focus features Carlos Espinal and Felix Martinez from Seedcamp , dive deep into this topic with Tarek Khalil and Mohamed Elbadwih...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Mikael Johnsson , co-founder and General Partner of Oxx . Andreas and Mikael discuss the key strategies and insights that have shaped Oxx as a leading player in the European B2B SaaS investment landscape. Mikael shares his extensive 24-year journey in venture capital, highlighting the evolution of his investment philosophy and the experie...

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 . Carmen is leading the charge at Cocoa Ventures, a €15M fund headquartered in the UK and focused on backing pre-seed and seed-stage startups across Europe. Cocoa Ventures invests across s...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed . Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 01:48 UK Autumn Budget Highlights 02:29 Government's Investment Focus 03:07 Challenges in Public Services 04:14 Economic Reactions and Investor Sentiments 04:56 Tax Changes and Th...

Today, we’re thrilled to bring you one of the most anticipated episodes of the year with  Anthony Danon  about the official announcement of  Rerail , his brand-new $20M angel fund. You ofc already know Anthony as one of the hosts of our  SuperAngel podcast series  and part of the powerful duo behind Cocoa together with Carmen 🍫. But now he’s built Rerail to pursue his powerful "FinTech is everyth...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:09 AI Perplexity's Massive Valuation 01:41 Anthropic's New AI Model 03:46 NHS and Patient Records 06:06 Palantir's Role in NHS IT 06:31 Revitalizing NHS with IT 07:59 St...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Charlotte Palmer , Vice President at Integra Global Advisors . Andreas and Charlotte explore the evolving role of government LPs in Europe, discussing best practices and key considerations for fund managers. Charlotte shares her insights on why she joined Integra, reflecting on her new position as a global LP with a focus on European VC. The...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Massimiliano Magrini , Co-Founder and Managing Partner at United Ventures . Andreas and Massimiliano delve into the intricacies of scaling startups, the European venture ecosystem, and the challenges of attracting growth capital. They also touch on lessons from managing funds across different stages and sectors, and the unique dynamics of Ita...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert, Jeppe Høier, are joined by Samuli Siren, CEO of Redstone, one of Europe's most successful venture capital firms. Together, we’ll dive deep into Redstone’s approach to corporate venture capital, exploring how they’ve built a portfolio with around €600M across ten different funds. Redstone specializes in Series A rounds and is...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 01:11 UK VCs on the Rise 02:41 Global VC Fundraising Trends 03:45 Big Names in Fundraising 06:40 Climate Tech and COP 29 11:06 UK International Investment Summit 13:06 Labo...

In this episode of the European VC podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of investing in culture and everything that surrounds it. At the CultTech Summit on November 5th and 6th in Vienna, a dedicated panel discussion is planned, and as a foretaste, we have brought together a panel of experts with diverse backgrounds who are reshaping how we think about culture and creativity through in...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends  Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed , discuss with Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 03:33 Nobel Prizes and AI Innovations 06:16 The DOJ vs. Google: Breaking Up Big Tech 11:47 UK Borrowi...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Hannah Seal , Partner at Index Ventures . Andreas and Hannah explore the dynamics of founder relationships, the European venture landscape, and more with insights from the recently launched book - Scaling Through Chaos . As a Partner at Index, Hannah focuses on B2B software and enterprise AI applications. She works with founders, reshapin...

Welcome to a new episode of our special series, At The Cap Table. Today, Sarah Finegan , Senior Investor at Antler has a discussion with Nicola McClafferty , Partner at Molten Ventures . Molten Ventures, formerly Draper Esprit, is a venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies with global ambitions, with offices in London and Dublin. Molten is publicly listed on the London St...

Join us as Tom Wilson from Seedcamp and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Dorothy Cho u, Director of Policy & Public Engagement at DeepMind . Dorothy shares her journey from working at major tech companies to becoming an angel investor. She raises the importance of diversity in the startup ecosystem, particularly in supporting underrepresented founders. Dorothy highlights the need for a systemi...

Today, we welcome the amazing duo Salomon Aiach , co-founder & General Partner, and Blaise Matuidi , General Partner from Origins Fund . Origins is a new type of venture capital fund backing legendary consumer founders with an unfair advantage from pre-seed to series A. They invest $100k to $500k in consumer tech startups and come with the power of influence of LP’s community and their 160,000...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert  Jeppe Høier  discuss venture capital with  Gina Domanig , Managing Partner at  Emerald Technology Ventures . Gina Domanig is the Managing Partner of Emerald Technology Ventures. In 2000, she founded the business as Europe's first independent cleantech venture capital fund. In addition to Emerald activities, Gina serves on th...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with David Meiborg , General Partner at First Momentum Ventures . First Momentum Ventures, with their €30M fund, specializes in backing deeply technical founders at the pre-seed stage. Their focus spans deep tech, industrial climate tech, dev tools, data, and enterprise SaaS across the DACH region and beyond. In today’s discussion, David intro...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:06 Microsoft's Nuclear Energy Plans 00:13 Energy Context in Europe 00:22 UK's Energy Challenges 02:34 Three Mile Island and Energy Needs 06:24 UK's Energy Strategy  09:1...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Fatou Diagne , Founder and Managing Partner at Bootstrap Europe . Bootstrap Europe is a venture investment firm currently raising the fourth fund, aiming for €350-400M, after closing Fund III with €157M. With €250M in assets under management, Bootstrap Europe is headquartered across London, Luxembourg, and Zurich. Bootstrap Europe targets...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed , in a discussion with Monik Pham , Founding Partner at Pact , cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:05 Today's Agenda 02:18 Monique's Background and PACT Ventures 03:14 AI Startup 11X Moves to the US 03:48...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses how we prepared a new panel discussion with our in-house CVC expert and friend, Jeppe Høier , and his guests. Francesco Di Lorenzo is an Associate Professor of Strategy and E-ship at Copenhagen Business School (Department of Strategy and Innovation), where he is actively involved in research and teaching topics related to Corporate Venturing....

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Will Prendergast , Partner at Frontline Ventures . With ~€435M in assets under management, Frontline Ventures is a venture investment firm that operates two distinct funds: Frontline Seed: A €100M fund targeting pre-seed and seed-stage European companies with clear U.S. expansion intentions. Frontline Growth: A €100M fund focusing on Seri...