EUVC SV | E504 | Jan Miczaika, Partner at HV Capital — ESG, Defense, and Deep Tech from a Pan-European Heavyweight
Jun 27, 2025
Jan Miczaika, Partner at HV Capital, shares his extensive experience from one of Europe's leading venture firms. He discusses the impact of macro trends on venture capital, emphasizing the growth of deep tech and defense investing. Jan offers a candid perspective on ESG and DEI in a depoliticized landscape, where governance remains crucial. He also reflects on the challenges for emerging managers and the difficulty of scaling VC funds. With insights drawn from SuperVenture, this conversation is both enlightening and entertaining!
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Berlin: Capitalism's Radical Left Hub
- Berlin is a radical left-wing city that paradoxically hosts a major capitalist event like SuperVenture.
- This highlights the complex cultural dynamics within Europe's venture ecosystem.
HV Capital's Flexible Investment Model
- HV Capital invests flexibly from €500K to €50M in one integrated platform.
- This enables seamless support for entrepreneurs from early to growth stages.
ESG: Beyond the Backlash
- ESG and DEI frameworks have faced backlash due to over-regulation and meaningless reporting.
- True ESG is about building sustainable companies taking all stakeholders into account, not quick flips.