EUVC E304 | EUVC | Carina Namih and Sten Tamkivi from Plural on getting Europe from “Old School VC” to Next Gen VC
Apr 30, 2024
Carina Namih and Sten Tamkivi from Plural discuss Europe's evolving VC landscape, Plural's unique investment strategy, adding value for founders, changing the status quo in VC practices, and their vision for Europe's tech ecosystem. They also delve into their follow-on investment approach, innovative decision-making in investment committees, and strategic fundraising tips for emerging VCs in Europe.
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Operational Experience Matters in VC
- Investors with operational experience provide more insightful, helpful support to startups than typical finance-background VCs.
- Europe lags with only 8% operational VCs, while the US has over 60%, limiting founder support quality.
Build Skills to Lead Investments
- To become effective lead investors, operator VCs need to bridge the gap from angel investing by building new skills.
- Plural builds a strong team to complement operator partners, covering legal, finance, and investor relations.
Prioritize Time With Founders
- Prioritize deep time investment between partners and founders for the most effective support.
- Complement time with targeted expert interventions, like specialized recruiters, to accelerate key hires.