EUVC EUVC #286 Julia Hawkins, GP at LocalGlobe & Phoenix Court on building a healthcare franchise in a generalist fund
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Mar 5, 2024 Julia Hawkins, General Partner at Phoenix Court, shares her extensive expertise in healthcare investments, having backed groundbreaking firms like AccuRx and Vaccitech. She delves into the personal experiences that shaped her venture capital journey, including the challenges posed by her daughter's rare genetic condition, which sparked her passion for healthcare innovation. Julia discusses the future of deep tech in Europe, the importance of community and mentorship in investments, and advocates for diversity in venture capital to drive meaningful change.
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Personal Healthcare Journey Impacts Investing
- Julia Hawkins shares how her daughter's rare genetic condition shaped her venture investing path.
- She transformed her personal healthcare challenges into a mission for impactful investments.
Hard Tech's European Potential
- Hard tech will be Europe's next big thing despite skepticism about "nutty professors."
- Valuable companies emerge when deep science combines with strong teams and determined founders.
Europe's Hard Tech Edge
- Europe leads in hard tech venture capital investment compared to other tech sectors.
- The challenge is better commercializing technology from lab to market fit and then product fit.