The European VC

In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Stephen Millard , Operating Partner & Chief Platform Officer at Notion Capital , a London-based fund exclusively investing in B2B SaaS. With roots dating back to one of Europe’s first SaaS pioneers Message Labs, Stephen brings deep operational know-how and a data-driven approach to venture investing. Notion Capital’s latest report unpacks...

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 Karin Nielsen , Product & Growth Advisor at Unruly Labs , 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 na...

In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Ingrid Bonde Åkerlind , a seasoned investor at Oxx , a venture capital firm focusing on B2B SaaS companies that operate from London and Stockholm. Backed by a $190 million second fund and a boutique, high-conviction approach, Oxx targets late Series A and Series B companies that have not only passed the product-market fit gauntlet but are...

In today’s episode of The European VC, Andreas talks with Shmuel Chafets, co-founder and Partner at Target Global , one of Europe’s leading venture firms with investments spanning software, fintech, mobility, logistics, healthcare, and consumer internet. With over 140 portfolio companies, including Revolut , Delivery Hero , and TravelPerk , Target Global operates across Europe, Israel, the Middle...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed have a discussion with Ben Prade , Partner at GP Bullhound , 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 the Spotify/Apple episode. Conquer Corsica alongside...

In today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas is joined by Bogdan Iordache , General Partner at Underline Ventures , and Jakob Stein , Vice President at Creandum , for a roundtable discussion on the latest insights from the Venture in Eastern Europe Report launched yesterday by How to Web Conference . Eastern Europe’s venture scene has grown remarkably, with an increase in international funding...

In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier , sit down with Nicolas Sauvage , President of TDK Ventures , the corporate venture capital arm of TDK Corporation , a global leader in electronics and materials technology. With $350 million in AUM across three funds, TDK Ventures focuses on hard tech, deep tech, and energy transformation. It invests between $2...

In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Tom Wehmeier , Head of Intelligence at Atomico , to discuss the State of European Tech and what’s shaping the ecosystem's future. For over a decade, Tom has been at the forefront of data-driven investment strategies, market education, and ecosystem analysis at Atomico. He leads the firm's intelligence efforts, sits on the investment committee, and s...

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...

In today’s episode, Andreas talks with Miki Yokoyama , Managing Director of Aurum Impact , the impact investment arm of the Goldbeck family office . Unlike most family offices that operate behind closed doors, Aurum Impact is taking a public stance—sharing its journey, investment strategy, and vision to inspire other families to engage in venture and impact investing. Since launching in February 2...

In today’s episode of the EUVC Podcast, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Juliet Bailin , Partner at General Catalyst , to explore the firm’s expansion in Europe, investment philosophy, and unique approach to venture capital. General Catalyst, known for backing companies like Stripe , Samsara , Livongo , and Mistral , operates with a global mindset while maintaining a deep commitment to early-stage inv...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed have a discussion 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 available on the Spotify/Apple episode. Conquer Cor...

As we look to the future of venture capital, it's clear that AI will play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping investment strategies and portfolio management. The GP Roundtable on Leveraging AI in Portfolio Monitoring & Management brought together leading data-driven VCs to explore AI's transformative potential in venture and more. Our guests: * Alvaro Alvarez del Rio from Boost Capital Partner...

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 our special series At The Cap Table. Today, we are joined by Savitri Tan in a conversation with Maria Rotilu , Founding Partner at OpenseedVC. Maria Rotilu is the founder and general partner of OpenSeed VC, a £10M venture fund that invests in experienced operators transitioning into founders. With a unique thesis focused on zero-to-one founders, OpenSeed aims to be the...

In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier , talk with Alokik Advani , Managing Partner at Fidelity’s Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) arm, a strategic investment group focused on early-stage FinTech. Operating globally from London, Fidelity’s CVC targets opportunities in asset and wealth management, investing between $3–$10 million per deal and maintaini...

Welcome to a new special episode of the EUVC podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by Apostolos Apostolakis , Founding Partner at VentureFriends and one of the early backers of Blueground, a European unicorn in the prop-tech space. Blueground , founded in 2015, operates as a full-stack provider of fully furnished apartments for medium-and long term stays, available in over 30 cities worldwide, in...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Ferdinand Reynolds from SuperSeed , in a discussion with 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 navigation available on the Spotify/Apple episode. Our fami...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, we’re talking to Ben Saunders, a pioneer in one of the most demanding fields on Earth and an accomplished climate investor. Ben is arguably one of the most acclaimed explorers in the world today. He's pushed the boundaries of human endurance and traveled more than 4,500 miles (7,000km) on foot in the polar regions. Ben is only the third person in history to ski...

In today’s episode, Andreas welcomes Marius Istrate , Chairman of the Board at Tech Angels Romania , the country’s largest and most successful angel investment network. Over the past 11 years, Tech Angels has invested €45M in more than 300 startups, driving the growth of Romania’s tech scene and influencing the broader CEE region. With a focus on pre-seed and seed-stage ventures, Tech Angels opera...

Today, Andreas talks with Cem Sertoglu , Managing Partner at Bek Ventures , a global venture capital firm that recently closed a $250M fund that was three times oversubscribed. Formerly known as Earlybird Digital East, Bek Ventures focuses on founders with their roots in Central and Eastern Europe, a region Cem calls "Dynamic Europe." With over a decade of experience, the Bek Ventures team has sup...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed have a discussion with Andrew J. Scott , Founding Partner at 7percent 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 the Spotify/Apple episode. Our f...

Today, Andreas talks with Paula Wehmeyer , Partner at General Catalyst , a global investment powerhouse that partners with the world’s most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI. General Catalyst has $8B in new capital, with a track record spanning over 700 investments in transformative companies like Stripe , Airbnb , Anduril , and Helsing . Paula has an extensive background...

In today’s episode, Andreas and Jeppe sit down with Petr Mikovec , Managing Director and Chairman of Inven Capital , the corporate venture capital arm of CEZ Group . They discuss how InvenCapital operates with a unique dual-funding structure in collaboration with the European Investment Bank (EIB), blending corporate strategy with financial investment goals. Inven Capital, which manages €500M and...

In today’s episode, Andreas talks with Oliver Holle , Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Speedinvest , and Ekaterina Almasque , General Partner at OpenOcean , to unpack the current landscape of AI investing. Speedinvest, a €500M generalist fund, and OpenOcean, a €150M fund specializing in AI and deep tech, offer contrasting yet complementary perspectives on how VCs are navigating the rapid advance...