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EUVC

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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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Episodes
  • Stephan Heller, Founding Partner at AQVC on AQVC's investment strategy and approach | E305

    Stephan Heller, Founding Partner at AQVC on AQVC's investment strategy and approach | E305
    May 2 2024
    Today, we have with us Stephan Heller, Founding Partner at AlphaQ Venture Capital. AQVC is an innovative, evergreen VC fund of funds focused on small VCs globally and democratizing diversified access to venture capital.

    Stephan is a seasoned tech entrepreneur and investor passionate about nurturing the next generation of innovative companies, developing robust platforms, and cultivating thriving ecosystems. Over the past 15 years, he has been deeply involved in the entrepreneurial landscape.

    Stephan also co-founded five companies, including a leading deep-tech startup accelerator for one of the largest high-tech corporates in the world and establishing a successful and innovative VC fund of funds.

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    Chapters:

    00:13 Diving Deep into AQVC's Approach
    00:35 Stefan's Unique Framework for Evaluating Funds
    03:24 The Criteria for Evaluating Emerging Managers
    03:38 Alignment and Uniqueness in Funds
    04:14 Evaluating First-Time Funds: Challenges and Strategies
    05:09 The Hustler Mentality in Venture Capital
    05:59 Building a Firm with a Vision
    06:37 Technical Aspects of Fund Evaluation
    08:26 The Journey from First to Second Time Funds
    09:03 The Role of Reference Calls in Due Diligence
    10:46 Deep Dive into Track Record Validation
    11:27 The Challenge of Investing in First-Time Investors
    18:39 Evaluating Fund Performance and Strategy Execution
    21:18 Understanding DPI Creation in Third Time Funds
    24:04 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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    27 mins
  • Carina Namih and Sten Tamkivi from Plural on getting Europe from “Old School VC” to Next Gen VC | E304

    Carina Namih and Sten Tamkivi from Plural on getting Europe from “Old School VC” to Next Gen VC | E304
    Apr 30 2024
    Today, we have Carina Namih and Sten Tamkivi with us. Carina and Sten are Partners at Plural, a 400M EUR early-stage venture fund to back ambitious European founders on massive missions with hands-on help from experienced operators.

    Plural launched in June 2022 with the aim to give serious founders in Europe investors with company-building experience to match their ambition. Plural’s mission is to have a GDP-level impact on Europe, address systemic risks, and reduce the opportunity gap worldwide through the companies it backs.

    Plural has just announced its second fund with a total of 650M AUM and an established portfolio of 25 companies and notable investments, including Ready Player Me, Robin AI, and Unitary. Plural’s team is split between Tallinn, Estonia (where Sten is from) and London (where Carina is from).

    Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀

    Chapters:

    01:37 Karina's Journey from Biotech Founder to Venture Capitalist
    03:14 Stan's Path: From Entrepreneur to Plural Partner
    04:57 Raising a Fund in a Challenging Market
    07:02 Plural's Investment Strategy and Focus
    15:52 Plural's Unique Approach to Adding Value for Founders
    23:03 Scaling the Impact: Plural's Vision for Europe's Tech Ecosystem
    25:21 Addressing the Critiques: A Candid Look at the VC Landscape
    29:25 Challenging the Status Quo in VC Practices
    30:20 The Philosophy Behind Investment Decisions
    30:47 Strategic Follow-On Investment Approach
    31:55 Innovative Decision-Making in Investment Committees
    34:02 The Unique Approach to Follow-On Investments
    42:14 Building the Plural Platform: Insights and Strategies
    58:13 Uncommon Beliefs and the Future of European Tech
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Angel investing insights with Mikko Silventola, Bolt's and Hugo's First Investor | E303

    Angel investing insights with Mikko Silventola, Bolt's and Hugo's First Investor | E303
    Apr 27 2024
    Today, we are joined by Mikko Silventola for a new episode of the SuperAngel podcast. Mikko is an angel investor, and Venture Partner at Superangel. 😉Mikko invests his own capital, but also via Magnetic Global Fund (Index Ventures Angel Fund), and he likes to provide capital for the underdogs in the ecosystem. He was the first investor in companies like:
    • Bolt (previously Taxify, first investor & hands-on advisor, raised >$2B from Sequoia)
    • Hugo (raised >$100M from TMT Investments, DST Global etc. Acquired by Delivery Hero)
    • PayMongo (raised >$45M from Stripe, Founders Fund, Thiel)
    Mikko also has a solid track record in the internationalization of companies in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. He spent the past 10 years in Asia and the Middle East operating in the private equity sector, focusing on advising early-stage companies, angel investing, M&A advisory, and fundraising.

    Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀

    Chapters:

    02:30 Miko's Angel Investing Journey
    03:32 Transition to Venture Business and Global Investments
    07:23 Defining the Superpower of an Angel Investor
    09:15 Strategic Angel Investing and Portfolio Management
    10:20 The Art of Following On in Investments
    12:44 Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Venture Capital
    22:05 Investment Philosophy and Identifying Potential Unicorns
    26:12 Selecting the Right VCs and Avoiding Pitfalls
    33:34 Personal Reflections and Life Lessons
    35:13 The Concept of Life Design and Work-Life Balance
    40:07 Investing Without Borders: A Global Perspective
    40:28 Analyzing the Strengths of the Nordic and Baltic Startup Ecosystem
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    44 mins
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