In today’s episode, Andreas talks with Tom Wehmeier, Head of Intelligence at Atomico, to discuss the State of European Tech and what’s shaping the ecosystem's future. For over a decade, Tom has been at the forefront of data-driven investment strategies, market education, and ecosystem analysis at Atomico. He leads the firm's intelligence efforts, sits on the investment committee, and shapes European venture capital policy discussions.

Operating across Europe, Atomico is a multi-stage venture capital firm with over 155 portfolio companies, 1 in 6 valued in excess of $1 billion. They’ve partnered with some of the continent’s biggest tech success stories, including Klarna, Stripe, and DeepL. Tom has been driving Atomico’s research efforts, particularly the annual State of European Tech report, which has become the most awaited yearly report in venture that helps us understand Europe’s investment landscape and future potential.

In this conversation, Tom shares insights into Europe’s confidence crisis, the impact of regulation, and the future of AI and deep tech. He unpacks key findings from the latest State of European Tech report, discussing capital gaps, liquidity challenges, and why Europe’s fragmented markets can be a strength. The discussion also covers public market dynamics, how Europe can compete in AI, and government collaboration's role in deep tech innovation.

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