In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert Jeppe Høier discuss venture capital with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures. Gina Domanig is the Managing Partner of Emerald Technology Ventures. In 2000, she founded the business as Europe's first independent cleantech venture capital fund. In addition to Emerald activities, Gina serves on the boards of Die Mobiliar and the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) Foundation. In today’s...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with David Meiborg, General Partner at First Momentum Ventures. First Momentum Ventures, with their €30M fund, specializes in backing deeply technical founders at the pre-seed stage. Their focus spans deep tech, industrial climate tech, dev tools, data, and enterprise SaaS across the DACH region and beyond. In today’s discussion, David introduces us to the Deep Tech Hardware Napkin framework they recently launched, which includes the...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:06 Microsoft's Nuclear Energy Plans 00:13 Energy Context in Europe 00:22 UK's Energy Challenges 02:34 Three Mile Island and Energy Needs 06:24 UK's Energy Strategy  09:18 Amazon's Office Return Policy 11:37 Chip Manufacturing in the UAE 13:56 Future of AI by...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Fatou Diagne, Founder and Managing Partner at Bootstrap Europe. Bootstrap Europe is a venture investment firm currently raising the fourth fund, aiming for €350-400M, after closing Fund III with €157M. With €250M in assets under management, Bootstrap Europe is headquartered across London, Luxembourg, and Zurich. Bootstrap Europe targets companies in the post-Series A+ or Series B stage—those with venture capital already on their...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed, in a discussion with Monik Pham, Founding Partner at Pact, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:05 Today's Agenda 02:18 Monique's Background and PACT Ventures 03:14 AI Startup 11X Moves to the US 03:48 Challenges for European Startups 07:44 Interest Rate Cuts in the US 09:56 Impact of US Economic...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses how we prepared a new panel discussion with our in-house CVC expert and friend, Jeppe Høier, and his guests. Francesco Di Lorenzo is an Associate Professor of Strategy and E-ship at Copenhagen Business School (Department of Strategy and Innovation), where he is actively involved in research and teaching topics related to Corporate Venturing. Crispin Leick is the Managing Director at EnBW New Ventures, where he leads the company's...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Will Prendergast, Partner at Frontline Ventures. With ~€435M in assets under management, Frontline Ventures is a venture investment firm that operates two distinct funds:Frontline Seed: A €100M fund targeting pre-seed and seed-stage European companies with clear U.S. expansion intentions.Frontline Growth: A €100M fund focusing on Series B up to D in U.S. companies planning to expand to Europe within 12-18 months.Frontline Ventures,...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed. Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:36 Meet Andrew Scott: Investor and Community Builder 01:35 The Value of Events for Investors and Founders 03:20 Insights from Tech Barbecue in Copenhagen 05:05 Highlights from the All In Conference 06:15 Inspiration and Serendipity at Conferences 11:22 The Role of...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Tzlil Kovetz, Principal at Vintage Investment Partners. With $4B in assets under management, Vintage Investment Partners is a global investment fund that focuses on three distinct strategies:A fund-to-fund play targeting early-stage VCs across Europe, the U.S., and Israel;A growth fund for early growth companies (typically Series B and beyond);A secondary fund invests in both funds and companies at various stages.Vintage Investment...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Andrea Di Camillo, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner at P101. P101 is one of the most well-known players in the Italian VC landscape and has established a strong position in early-stage investing. Currently, on its third fund, which raised €250M, P101 manages a total assets under management (AUM) of €400M. Headquartered in Italy, the firm focuses primarily on Series A investments, with 70% of their portfolio in Italy and the...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed. Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to European Adventure 01:07 SuperSaaS Event Overview  02:10 Corporate Relationships and Communication 02:51 The Value of Mission-Driven Companies 03:35 Upcoming Super SAS Event 04:03 Positive Global Trends 06:04 Technological Impact on Society 06:39...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Robert Lacher, a Founding Partner of Visionaries Club. Robert's journey in VC is impressive. He was also one of the Founding Partners of La Famiglia when they launched their first fund, and he's since gone on to make waves with Visionaries Club. Let's talk numbers for a moment:Visionaries Club currently manages a total of $350 million USD$185 million seed fund$165 million early growth fundHeadquartered in both Germany and the UK,...

Kicking off our efforts to further connect the European VC and Corporate world, we’re talking to our in-house CVC expert and friend Jeppe Høier, uncovering his biggest learnings in CVC, how he thinks about corporates as LPs and the key trends he thinks will impact the industry going forward. Jeppe Høier is a long-time corporate venturing specialist and former partner at Maersk Growth with more than 80 MUSD invested for a multiple of 3.6x with massive breakout Einride in the portfolio. Go to...

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed. Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 02:45 Telegram CEO Arrested in France03:35 Debate on Free Speech and Responsibility04:07 Balancing Security and Privacy07:58 The Role of Mega Firms in VC12:36 UK Budget and Its Impact on Startups13:44 Potential Tax Changes and Their Implications15:26 Comparing Economic...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Christoph Klink, a Partner at Antler. He draws on his background as a Business Angel and Partner with McKinsey & Company. Before joining Antler, he served a range of leading technology organizations, amongst others in the mobility and transportation space, on disruptive strategy and building innovative business models. Building and nurturing top-talent organizations is one of his key passions and a great source of inspiration...

AI is not just a buzzword; it's a force that's transforming industries across the board. This is why we have brought together Europe’s top tech minds for a roundtable discussion that will provide an inside look at the most significant trends and investment strategies, helping you stay ahead of the curve. Our guests: Sam Cash, Founding Partner, Entropy Industrial CapitalEric Truebenbach, Managing Director, Teradyne Robotics VenturesClaude Ritter, Managing Partner, Cavalry VenturesThe...

The Seed: Weekly Tech & VC Roundup This week on The Seed: Featuring insights from Alex McDonald (Sequel.co), Mads Jensen (SuperSeed), and Andreas (EUVC). Join us for a deep dive into the latest in tech, startups, and venture capital. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro and welcome 01:14 - Launch of The Seed podcast collaboration 05:14 - UK rejects EU youth mobility scheme: Missed opportunity or political maneuvering? Mads and Alex discuss the implications for talent and investment. 10:02 - AI...

We're excited to announce our investment in Silicon Roundabout Ventures, a £5 million SuperAngel Deep Tech pre/seed fund by Francesco Perticarari. Backing Silicon Roundabout Ventures is a bet on Francesco. We’ve known Francesco for three years now and following his journey, unwavering hustle and community grow has been an inspiration. Francesco brings a strong technical background as a former CTO/Lead Software Engineer at deep tech startups and the University of London and has made 15 angel...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, we prepared a new panel discussion with our friend Tom McGinn, General Counsel at Northzone. We’ve been looking forward to having a conversation on this topic for a long time, especially after Generative AI gained traction. So, without too much ado, let’s dive into all things LegalTech. We are joined by: Zach Posner, Co-Founder & Managing Director at The LegalTech Fund, a dedicated investor across the globe that focuses on the legal community and...

The latest episode of Startups in Focus features Leonid Feinberg, founder of Verax, a Seedcamp-backed company that provides enterprise-grade trust solutions for generative AI. Having a strong background in security and cloud services, including a previous company acquired by Amazon, Leonid shares insights on managing AI-related risks and offers practical advice for future customers regarding AI's potential and trust management. In conversation with Seedcamp’s Managing Director Carlos...

For today’s episode of the EUVC podcast, we have prepared a panel discussion on Data Driven Portfolio Modelling, and we brought together:Joel Larsson, Founding GP of Pale blue dotJon Coker, Founding GP of Eka VenturesJoe Schorge, Founding GP of Isomer CapitalAnubhav Srivastava, Founder & CEO of Tactyc.Together, we discuss portfolio modeling, fund forecasting, and portfolio construction, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a current fund forecast and making adjustments based on...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Christian Dorffer, Founder and General Partner of Defiance Capital, about The Unicorn Founders DNA report that Christian and his team recently published. Defiance Capital is a €25M fund based in London focused on investments at the pre-seed stage. They invest in sectors like enterprise AI for companies based in Europe and the US.  The report reveals that a significant number of unicorn founders are immigrants and women, challenging the...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, David discusses with Chris Wade, Founding Partner at Isomer Capital. David and Chris discuss the current sentiment in the European venture capital ecosystem. They touch on topics such as VC sentiment, comparisons to previous years, LP appetite, the potential IPOs of Revolut and Klarna, the rise of AI and semiconductor companies, and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties affecting the industry. Chris also reflects on the positive and negative...

This is the second of the “Startups in Focus” series, where Carlos Espinal from Seedcamp chats with Ryan Donnelly, co-founder and CEO of Enzai. Their conversation revolves around: the impact of AI as a technological revolution similar to the mobile shift, dotcom boom, and web inventionthe importance of regulations and standards in ensuring AI’s responsible use and trustworthinessthe challenges and opportunities in AI adoptionEnzai’s mission of enabling organizations to leverage AI technology...

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Chris Wade, Founding Partner at Isomer Capital, and Travis Pittman, co-founder and CEO of TourRadar, one of the finalists in the Achievement of the Year category at this year’s European VC Awards. TourRadar is an Organized Adventure Platform, offering the world’s largest selection of multi-day adventures worldwide. TourRadar’s online platform seamlessly connects travelers and travel agents with 2,500 multi-day operators, offering...