In this episode of the European VC podcast, we're diving into the fascinating world of investing in culture and everything that surrounds it.

At the CultTech Summit on November 5th and 6th in Vienna, a dedicated panel discussion is planned, and as a foretaste, we have brought together a panel of experts with diverse backgrounds who are reshaping how we think about culture and creativity through investment.

We are joined by Oliver Holle, Founding Managing Partner at Speedinvest, who brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience backing startups across various sectors. Alongside Oliver, we have Severin Zugmeyer, Founder of New Renaissance Ventures, who specializes in pre-seed and seed investments, particularly in creative tech.

We’re also excited to welcome Uli Schmitz, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Axel Springer Digital Ventures, an expert in the media and adjacent spaces. Finally, we are completing the panel with Hazel Savage, VP of Music Intelligence at SoundCloud, whose insights into the intersection of tech and music will add a unique perspective to the discussion.

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

Chapters:

00:20 Meet the Panelists
03:49 Defining the Creative and Cultural Industries
04:24 Investment Opportunities in Creative Industries
05:56 Challenges and Opportunities in Creative Tech
14:26 AI's Role in the Music Industry
16:46 Legal Challenges in Generative AI
21:02 European Competitiveness in Creative Industries 
24:08 Success Stories and Market Dynamics 
29:02 Challenges and Opportunities in Consumer Investments 
30:40 Founder Profiles in Creative Industries
32:27 Importance of Understanding User Behavior
35:35 Generative AI in Music
38:03 The Role of AI in Music Creation
43:38 Emerging Technologies: Metaverse and Beyond
46:27 The Future of AR and VR
49:04 Success Stories and Final Thoughts