The European Startup Show (VC) Ciaran O’Leary, co-founder and general partner of BlueYard Capital on: Approach to Investing; What Europe Still Lacks; What VCs and Startups Need To Do Differently Post-covid
Jun 17, 2020
Ciaran O’Leary, co-founder and general partner at BlueYard Capital, chats about his venture into the world of decentralized web investments. He shares insights on Europe's entrepreneurial landscape, highlighting what it still lacks. O’Leary discusses the impact of crises on VC strategies and why U.S. firms might differ in their approach. He emphasizes the evolving nature of startup pitches and the importance of product-market fit. With a spotlight on innovative companies like Protocol Labs and BitBio, it's a deep dive into the transformative potential of European startups.
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BlueYard's Unique Investment Vision
- BlueYard Capital was created to focus on passion-driven investing, emphasizing decentralization and empowerment.
- These themes aim to democratize markets and empower individuals and smaller organizations.
Sourcing Deep Tech Deals
- To find startups in deep tech fields, build strong relationships with universities and academic labs.
- For software startups, rely mostly on personal networks, angels, and entrepreneurs spinning out from other companies.
Why Focus on Early-Stage Investing
- Early-stage investing requires different skills than later stages; BlueYard enjoys helping from zero to one.
- They're focused on seed and Series A rounds, preferring to lead and take high institutional risk.
