The European VC

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 Strategies a...

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 . Niklas shares his journey, how building a billion-dollar fintech led him to an unexpected crisis of mea...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Oleg Bibergan , co-founder of S16VC , 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...

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...

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 stages. Al...

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 . During the conversation, Gitte div...

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. Gorken opens up about building a sales motion from scratch as a technical founder, the importance of developer-first products, and how being in San Francisco created viral moments that fueled...

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...

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 💬 Watch it here or add it to your episodes on Apple or Spotify 🎧, with chapters for easy navigation avail...

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...

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...

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 you...

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...

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 💬 Watch it here or add it to your episodes on Apple or Spotify 🎧 chapters for easy navigation available on...

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 informat...

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...

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'...

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...

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 conversation centers on Cavalry’s recent rebranding into NAP and evolving investment approach, which now emphasizes backing early-stage startups led by expert founders. The team explains how their shif...

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 💬 Watch it here or add it to your episodes on Apple or Spotify 🎧 chapters for easy navigati...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed talk with Lomax Ward , General Partner at Outsized Ventures , to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape. 💬 Watch it here or add it to your episodes on Apple or Spotify . 🎧 Chapters for easy navigation are available on the Spotify/Apple episode. Escape for an exte...

In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm 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 dis...

Welcome to a new episode of our special series, At The Cap Table Series, where Sarah Finegan , Senior Investor at Antler , talks with Emma Phillips , Investment Partner at LocalGlobe . Local Globe is one of Europe’s most respected early-stage venture firms. Founded by Robin and Saul Klein, Local Globe has backed nearly 300 companies, including 17 unicorns and five IPOs, focusing on B2B software, a...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed in a discussion 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. 💬 Watch it here or add it to your episodes on Apple or Spotify 🎧 chapters for easy navigation availabl...

In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm speaks with Sune Stilling and Christy McCaig , General Partners at Nine Realms , a venture fund focused on transforming global supply chains. With a target size of €200 million, Nine Realms is raising its first fund, screening high-potential Series A investments across Europe and North America. Notably, their portfolio and previous investments include innovati...