EUVC

Doreen Huber, Partner at EQT Ventures, discusses the undervaluation of sales in European VC and the importance of a revenue-oriented mindset. They explore the intersection of business and creativity through art and the significance of diverse perspectives in the business world. They also highlight the challenges of building a sales culture in European startups and the role of VCs in supporting founders.

Join Freddie Macpherson and Linda Võeras as they interview Mr. Exits, Managing Partner of Exits Cap. They discuss his social media platform, the transparency in venture capital, the importance of thoughtful content creation, overcoming anxiety, using social media for career advancement, and the importance of attention and integrity in venture capital.

Naza Metghalchi, Principal at EQT Ventures, discusses her career transition, importance of good founder-investor relationships, and building trust. They explore operational experience, empathy for founders, and the evolving nature of advice in the VC industry. They emphasize the significance of trust, vulnerability, and guidelines for monthly updates. They also discuss exceptional leadership, criteria for a great series A, and creating luck through embracing opportunities.

Lucile Cornet, a Partner at Eight Roads, discusses SME Vertical SaaS, Series B investing, and the value add model. She shares her experiences in venture capital and highlights the potential of disruptive innovation in industries like restaurants and construction. The speakers also explore the adoption of AI in the SME segment and reflect on the importance of velocity, failing fast, and taking action in the startup world.

Listen to Tom Wilson and Anthony Danon as they talk to Paul Forster, co-founder of Indeed.com and active angel investor, about early stage investing, investing in UK-based companies, finding the balance between diversification and support, and investing in founders with domain expertise. They also discuss the speaker's investment strategy, collaboration with other investors, and the importance of conviction in angel investments.

Join NEUVC for an episode featuring Rebecka Löthman Rydå, Investment Director at Inventure. They discuss the balance of trust and empathy in deal-making, building trust and balancing relationships, key skills in deal-making, negotiating ownership and capital needs, staying true to portfolio strategy, becoming a great investor through curiosity, and the importance of staying focused and being open.

Tom McGinn, General Counsel at Northzone, discusses lessons learned from startup experience, European approach to advising high growth companies, the future of AI in the legal space, building high-functioning boards, alignment and cultural fit, managing investor departures, tips for founders and emerging VCs, and the difference in liquidation preferences between Europe and the US.

Simon Lohmann, Head of Platform & Investor Relations at Cavalry Ventures, discusses building the platform, challenges in the VC industry, adjusting valuations, and the role of a platform team in venture capital.

Today we are welcoming Bastian Larsen, Founding Partner of BlackWood Ventures, a pan-European early-stage VC fund focused on Fintech, Web 3.0 and Cleantech. Blackwood has a value-creating approach that leverages AI to minimize biases and a proprietary pan-European network of over 1200 angels. BlackWood had a $10m first closing in early April this year, with a $50m target. As of today, BlackWood has made investments across 5 countries in just 6 months, counting companies like Qaptis, Trips and Fingreen AI.We wanted to bring Bastian on because BlackWood, just as ourselves, build on a strong angel community, so for this episode, that’s where we focus 👀Chapters:00:02:54 - From London to New York: Bastian’s Journey into VC00:04:17 - Building the European VC Market00:05:37 - A Pivotal Moment in Venture Capital00:06:57 - The Power of a Small Positive Impact00:08:22 - The Lack of European Growth Stage Funds00:09:41 - Launching Growth Stage Funds00:11:03 - Building Blackwood and Overcoming Hurdles00:12:15 - Leveraging the Power of Angel Networks00:13:30 - Building Relationships with Angels00:14:41 - The Importance of Angel Networks in Startup Investing00:16:00 - The Importance of Feedback and Strategic Investments00:17:16 - Leveraging the Network for Co-investment and Cash Injection00:18:33 - Investing and Dividing Deals00:19:54 - Monetization and Scaling Up00:21:15 - Personalized Approach in Angel Investing00:22:52 - Jacob Kilgard: A Backer of Blackwood00:24:10 - Fundraising success and trust in our network00:25:28 - Staying Curious and Building Relationships00:26:46 - Building a Common Vision00:28:01 - Comparing Opposites and Writing Children's Books00:29:22 - Fundraising and Leveraging Networks in the VC Industry00:30:43 - Drop Us a Review and Join the Blackwood Gang

In this podcast, Chris Wade, founding partner of Isomer Capital, discusses the shifting landscape of international collaboration in scientific research and innovation. They explore breakthroughs in energy, space technologies, and generative AI, as well as the challenges and opportunities in the world of AI. The podcast also highlights the evolving dynamics of startup ownership and control, using Open AI's public board deliberations as a case study. Throughout the discussion, the importance of staying optimistic, adaptable, and globally connected is emphasized.