EUVC VC | E472 | Oliver Holle on Europe's VC Momentum, Political Engagement & Global Alliances
May 20, 2025
Oliver Holle, Founding Partner at Speedinvest, dives into Europe's unique position in the global venture capital scene. He emphasizes the need for political engagement to reshape perceptions about European startups. Holle highlights the potential of AI to drive entrepreneurial narratives and calls for a stronger collaboration within the VC community. He also discusses challenges like funding disparities and the shifting dynamics in VC relationships, all while advocating for learning from private equity practices to build sustainable winners.
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Europe's Unique Soft Power Shift
- Europe is experiencing a unique shift in tech soft power aligned with democratic values and consensus.
- This provides an opportunity for founders and investors to align capital and values for growth.
Europe's Venture Capital Potential
- Europe's venture capital industry has grown tenfold from 2015 to now but still represents less than 2% of pension fund capital.
- There is vast untapped potential to increase European venture capital investment to US levels.
Europe's Geopolitical Investment Edge
- Global geopolitical shifts drive investors in Asia and GCC to seek reliable partnerships in Europe.
- Europe's strategic location and growing markets position it as an attractive investment hub.