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EUVC is your go-to podcast for everything European VC. Co-hosted by Andreas Munk Holm and David Cruz e Silva, EUVC features some of the most prominent people from the European...
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EUVC is your go-to podcast for everything European VC. Co-hosted by Andreas Munk Holm and David Cruz e Silva, EUVC features some of the most prominent people from the European VC industry, giving you a fresh new perspective on the industry and geo we love.
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16 JAN 2025 · In today’s episode, Andreas and Jeppe sit down with https://www.linkedin.com/in/petr-m%C3%ADkovec-ba654a14/, Managing Director and Chairman of https://www.invencapital.cz/, the corporate venture capital arm of https://www.cez.cz/en/home. 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.
InvenCapital, which manages €500M and focuses on climate tech and sustainability, provides insights into how corporate investors can balance strategic objectives with financial returns.
Together, we explore:
- How InvenCapital’s structure supports strategic and financial goals through its partnership with CEZ Group and the European Investment Bank.
- The role of systemic coaching in venture investing and how it fosters stronger relationships with founders and teams.
- Challenges and advantages of corporate venture capital models compared to traditional VC firms.
- Strategies for effective board participation and aligning stakeholders for company growth.
- How InvenCapital manages partnerships and exits when working with competitors in the energy sector.
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15 JAN 2025 · In today’s episode, Andreas talks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/oholle/?originalSubdomain=at, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at https://www.speedinvest.com/, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/katya-almasque-vc/, General Partner at https://openocean.finance/, 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 advancements in artificial intelligence.
Together, we explore:
- How SpeedInvest and OpenOcean approach AI investments and the strategic decisions behind focusing on specific layers of the AI stack.
- The rise of AI agents and how this next wave of AI innovation shapes investment strategies.
- Risk and opportunity in AI investing, particularly in foundational models versus applications and infrastructure.
- Key AI disruption sectors include healthcare, enterprise solutions, and content creation.
- Why VCs need to rethink traditional investment models when approaching AI startups.
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13 JAN 2025 · Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbowyer/and https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsjensen/ from http://www.superseed.com/ have a discussion with https://www.linkedin.com/in/lomax-ward/, General Partner at https://www.outsized.vc/ to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape. 💬
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10 JAN 2025 · In today’s episode of the European VC Podcast, we have a powerful conversation with https://www.rupda.com/, a trauma therapist and expert in somatic healing, to explore the profound impact of self-awareness, connection, and body-based healing on personal and professional lives.
If you’re a founder, investor, or someone striving for balance, this episode offers transformative insights into navigating stress, building meaningful relationships, and reconnecting with yourself.
Join the next Deep Work Retreat from April 1 to 6 in beautiful Italy. To learn more about it, https://www.euvc.events/deepwork25, and to request an invitation, contact Andreas at a@eu.vc.
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9 JAN 2025 · In this episode of the EU CVC podcast, Andreas and Jeppe, our in-house CVC expert talks with https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mikesmeed, Managing Director at https://www.inmotionventures.com/, the corporate venture capital arm of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover).
InMotion Ventures is one of the most active corporate investors in the UK, with a global presence from the UK, Bay Area, and Tel Aviv. The team focuses on Seed to Series A investments, with typical cheque sizes ranging from $250K to $2M, and has the flexibility to participate in Series B rounds when there’s strong strategic alignment with JLR.
Mike and his team back exceptional startups in climate, industrial, and enterprise technologies. Today, we’ll explore how InMotion Ventures leverages venture investing to accelerate innovation, the unique opportunities within their focus geographies — UK/Western Europe, North America, and Israel — and the role of corporate venture capital in driving impactful solutions.
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8 JAN 2025 · Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbowyer/and https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsjensen/ from http://www.superseed.com/ in a discussion with https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewjscott/, Founding Partner at https://www.linkedin.com/company/7pcventures/posts/?feedView=all and https://www.linkedin.com/in/lomax-ward/, General Partner at https://www.outsized.vc/, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬
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7 JAN 2025 · For today’s episode, Andreas is joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/hampusjakobsson, General Partner at https://paleblue.vc/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ponvalley/, General Partner at https://regeneration.vc/, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiasseikel/ from https://planet-a.com/ to discuss the future of climate tech in the wake of Trump’s reelection. Together, they analyze how shifting narratives and geopolitical dynamics will impact the climate agenda and the broader venture ecosystem.
Together, they analyze how shifting narratives and geopolitical dynamics will impact the climate agenda and the broader venture ecosystem.
The conversation covers:
📌 Adapting to uncertainty: How portfolio companies are navigating mistrust and unpredictability while focusing on solving real business problems.
📌 Lessons from China: Insights into China’s strategic focus on solar, EVs, and battery production, and how Europe can adopt similar multi-decade planning while fostering cross-border unity.
📌 The role of big bets: Reflecting on the fallout of Lilium and Northvolt, the group emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and continuing to back transformative projects in Europe.
📌 Stimulating growth: What an ideal EU stimulus plan could look like, from collaborative cross-border energy grids to dual-use strategies between defense and green tech.
Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways.
26 DEC 2024 · In this episode of the EUVC podcast, https://uk.linkedin.com/in/theoneandonlydantaylor, former journalist and Director of Content at https://www.cewcomms.com/ is joined by
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/itxasodp/, General Partner at https://www.notion.vc/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ngoulet/?originalSubdomain=es, Founding Partner at https://www.adara.vc/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanmorais/, Managing Partner at https://www.indicocapital.com/
Together, they explore the dynamics of the Iberian startup and VC ecosystem, highlighting the region's strengths, challenges, and future potential.
The conversation dives into what makes Iberia an attractive hub for tech talent and investment, the unique advantages of Portugal and Spain, and the critical role of local and global markets in shaping the success of startups.
Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways.
22 DEC 2024 · Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with https://www.linkedin.com/in/danbowyer/and https://www.linkedin.com/in/madsjensen/ from http://www.superseed.com/.
Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways.
20 DEC 2024 · In today’s episode, Andreas talks with https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoschoenenberger/, part of the Investment Team at https://www.10xfounders.com/, a Munich-based fund with €160M AUM in Fund I. 10x Founders focuses on early-stage investments (Pre-Seed/Seed) across Europe and the US, with a portfolio spanning sectors like B2B SaaS and Fintech. Notable investments include Ixana, magic, Ivy, Fernride, and cylib.
Nico dives into the dynamics of entrepreneurial communities that form funds, sharing insights on decision-making for entrepreneurs, the strategic use of follow-on reserves, and the advantages of round pre-emption. Drawing from his experience, Nico provides actionable advice for founders navigating early-stage funding and growth.
Together, we explore:
- The story behind 10x Founders and its entrepreneurial community-driven approach.
- Entrepreneurial decision-making and what it takes to succeed at the early stage.
- How to structure follow-on reserves and why round pre-emption matters.
- Lessons from Nico’s journey and the success stories from 10x Founders’ portfolio.
EUVC is your go-to podcast for everything European VC. Co-hosted by Andreas Munk Holm and David Cruz e Silva, EUVC features some of the most prominent people from the European...
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EUVC is your go-to podcast for everything European VC. Co-hosted by Andreas Munk Holm and David Cruz e Silva, EUVC features some of the most prominent people from the European VC industry, giving you a fresh new perspective on the industry and geo we love.
Follow us and stay in the loop with everything European VC on eu.vc
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| Author | The European VC |
| Organization | The European VC |
| Categories | Investing , Entrepreneurship , Tech News |
| Website | www.eu.vc |
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