Today, we're happy to welcome you to Rana Yared, General Partner at Balderton Capital - one of Europe's most successful venture capital firms, that has raised almost $5BN, across 10 funds over the past 21 years. Balderton has backed some of the continent's most incredible companies including Revolut, CityMapper, Workable, Go Cardless, amongst other global tech leaders!
Before Balderton, Rana was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, first in the Principal Strategic Investments Group where she led the bank's fintech strategy and then later in GS Growth.
In the first episode of “At the Cap Table”, we discussed the state of entrepreneurship in Europe and why the startup scene is booming like never before, Balderton’s investment strategy and why being a great investor involves producing returns while also improving the world around you, how Rana has supported founders from seed to successful exit, lessons and reflections on every founder should consider, plus more!
In this episode you’ll learn:
• The thriving European startup scene and the drivers behind its unprecedented growth.
• Unveiling the distinctions between US and European investors and founders, and identifying opportunities across Europe.
• Delving into Balderton's investment strategy, emphasizing the significance of generating financial returns while creating a positive impact.
• Rana's invaluable journey in supporting companies from their early stages to successful exits.
• Lessons and reflections on driving impact as a board member and the qualities that define elite performers.
• Exploring strategies for making informed investment decisions in a highly competitive startup landscape.
