The European VC

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast , where Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier explore the cutting edge of European venture capital. Today’s guest is Nacho Tovar , who is the Group Innovation Director at IAG. IAG —the airline group behind British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling. Together, they unpack how one of the world’s most complex legacy industries is retooling itself through deep tech,...

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast , your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture. This week marks a major milestone — Episode 50 ! To celebrate, Dan Bowyer , Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures , and Andrew J. Scott return to unpack the headlines and trends shaping the European tech landscape. From the UK government’s...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Eoghan O’Neill , Senior Policy Officer at the European Commission’s AI Office , to break down the EU AI Act , Europe’s strategy to lead the global AI wave with trust, safety, and world-class infrastructure. They dive into why the EU’s approach to AI is not just regulatory red tape but a proactive framework to ensure innovation and adoption flourish a...

In this episode, Jon from the European VC pod is joined by co-host Ambika from Circle Capital for a special look at the Southeast Asian VC landscape. Their guest, Bhavik Vashi —Managing Director at Carta for APAC and MENA—brings both operator and investor lenses to the table. From the myth of “Southeast Asia as a region” to emerging manager struggles, this conversation pulls no punches. If you’re...

This week on the EUVC podcast, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Jörg Binnenbrücker , General Partner at Capnamic , to unpack the story behind one of Europe’s standout software exits— LeanIX , winner of Exit of the Year at the European VC Awards. Jörg walks us through how a €500K initial check turned into a billion-dollar outcome—and why the deal was perfectly sized for the realities of European vent...

Welcome to the Impact Highlight series, powered by EUVC, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, August Solliv is joined by Fabian Heilemann , founding partner at AENU , a climate-focused Article 9 fund reshaping what institutional-grade impact investing looks like in Europe. A former serial entrepreneur turned VC heavyweight, Fabian spent nearly a decad...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm and Jeppe Høier sit down with Florian Noell , PwC’s Global Venturing & EMEA Startups & Scale-ups Leader. Florian draws on his rare blend of experience as a founder, ecosystem advocate, and now corporate innovator to unpack the evolution—and missed opportunities—of corporate venture capital across Europe. They delve deeply into what distinguishes enduring CVCs fro...

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast , your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture. This week, 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. They dive into the EU’s latest corporate structure reforms , the battle with resistant...

In the latest episode of “Path to Market,” Natasha and Micah are joined by Fanny Talagrand , Head of EMEA sales for startups and SMBs at Stripe to discuss key sales strategies from startups to enterprises. Drawing from her extensive experience in global tech companies like Google Cloud and Stripe, Fanny emphasizes the importance of understanding user needs and journeys, leveraging user feedback, a...

In this week's podcast, Andreas Munk Holm  is joined by Jean Schmitt at Jolt Capital and Rob Blackie at Crampton Blackie to explore one of the most consequential deep tech opportunities Europe faces: RNA. With roots in foundational biology and applications from cancer therapy to precision agriculture, RNA is both a symbol and a stress test of Europe’s capacity to scale science into sovereignty. Th...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Carlos Trenchs — early-stage investor — about the new wave of entrepreneurs in Spain: those who’ve exited, raised again, and are now backing the next wave. They dive into the rise of Spain’s emerging managers, the structural limitations new fund managers face when fundraising, and how institutional platforms can solve them. Carlos shares insights on ho...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast , where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Sarah Drinkwater , Founding Partner at Common Magic , and Anthony Danon , Founder at Rerail , for a deep dive into the rise of solo GPs and micro funds in Europe. Together, they unpack the forces driving this new wave of intentional, nimb...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Colin Knight , a leading coach in the startup ecosystem, and Mike Reiner , co-founder of 432 Legacy , to dive deep into the emotional and relational dynamics that power — and often derail — the venture journey. This conversation is part of the Venture Beyond initiative: a space to reflect on the human side of venture, supporting founders and investor...

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast , your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture. This week, 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. They unpack the defense boom powering Europe’s deep tech surge — and ask whether start...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast , where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This time, we flip the mic: Jeppe Høier , normally the host, steps into the hot seat in a conversation with Francesco Di Lorenzo , Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at CBS and an expert on entrepreneurial and innovation strategy. In this episode, you’ll get the...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Julia Binder ( IMD ), Manuel Braun ( Systemiq ), and Enrique Alvarado Hablützel ( Chi Impact Capital ) to unpack the evolving world of circular venture. They dive into why circularity should be viewed as a horizontal investment lens — not a niche — and how startups across materials, manufacturing, and infrastructure are already proving out scalable...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast , where we connect and champion the voices shaping European venture. Today, we spotlight Lorenzo Franzi , Founding Partner at the Italian Founders Fund , to explore how a new generation of fund managers is reshaping Italy's startup landscape—and why deep empathy, focused strategy, and intentional market building are the foundation. Lorenzo opens up abou...

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast , your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture. This week, 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. They sit down to break down the two sides of the IPO market: the soaring optimism behi...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Paolo Pio and Matt Cooper, Founding Partners of Exceptional Ventures , to unpack their mission-driven approach to health and wellness investing. They dive into “Joyspan®”, their unique investment thesis which centres on a personal balance between health and happiness, and the growing need to separate science from hype in health tech. Here’s what’s cove...

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Rich Ashton to unpack the unique thesis behind FirstPartyCapital , a specialist VC fund backing early-stage founders in the global AdTech and MarTech sector. Rich explores why this trillion-dollar industry has remained overlooked by mainstream VC, what it takes to be a successful investor in the complex ad ecosystem, and why FirstPartyCapital's mas...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, Andreas is joined by Oliver Brunschwiler , purpose-driven entrepreneur, former pro snowboarder, and longtime systems thinker, along with Enrique Molina from Chi Impact Capital , co-hosting this deep dive into what it means to lead with purpose, design for circularity, a...

At the EUVC Summit, Bernard Dalle (formerly of Index Ventures) and Thomas Kristensen (LGT Capital Partners) shared candid reflections on how to build a venture firm from the inside out . Instead of fixating on star hires and grand strategies, their talk emphasized the compounding power of cultural alignment, junior talent development, and early operational investment . Drawing on first-hand experi...

Welcome to the Impact Highlight series, powered by EUVC, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, August Solliv is joined by Emma Steele (Partner at Ascension ) and Emily Trant (Head of Impact at Wagestream ), two of the most vocal champions for mission-aligned tech in Europe. In this episode, we explore the nuances of building and backing commercial busi...

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: 🎯 This Week’s Themes: * The global reshuffling of power: Israel, Ira...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast , where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Paolo Pio , co-founder and Managing Partner at Exceptional Ventures — a mission-driven early-stage fund investing in the future of human health, fitness, nutrition, and longevity. Paolo shares how a personal obsession with sleep, metabo...