Challenges in Venture Capital

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Oliver Holle, Founding Partner at Speedinvest, to unpack Europe’s current position in the global venture landscape. Fresh off the EUVC Summit and gearing up for GITEX, Oliver brings the heat — calling out flawed narratives, making the case for political engagement by founders and VCs, and breaking down the strategic implications of geopolitical capital shifts.Oliver shares how Europe is better positioned than its reputation suggests, why AI represents a public narrative opportunity for tech, and how learning from private equity could help European VCs build durable winners. From silent fund shutdowns to the rise of solo GPs, this episode is a crash course in navigating the new European venture normal.Here’s what’s covered:

• 03:46 Key Relationships in the Founder-VC Dynamic
• 09:56 Navigating Power Dynamics in Founder-VC Relationships
• 22:03 The Importance of Team Dynamics in Startups
• 26:05 Building Effective Communication and Culture in Growing Teams
• 28:44 The Challenge of Team Dynamics in VC Firms
• 32:36 Addressing Ego Issues in Leadership
• 38:32 The Evolving Role of Founders
• 47:12 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
• 55:12 The Importance of Energy Management