EUVC E506 | Andre de Haes, Backed VC: Building the Davos for Founders, Redefining VC Edge & Embracing Authenticity
Jun 28, 2025
Andre de Haes, co-founder of Backed VC, shares insights live from SuperVenture 2025. He emphasizes community as a core offering, not an afterthought, in venture capital. Discussing frontier tech, he reveals the challenges of achieving true differentiation and questions the concept of ‘VC edge.’ His long-term view on building trust and relationships is enlightening, highlighting humility and contrarian courage as critical traits. Andre also touches on the wisdom of Munger and Buffett regarding capital efficiency in investing.
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The Myth of VC Edge
- Most VCs do not have a true edge because they raise and sell similar capital without unique differentiation.
- Building edge requires playing by a different set of rules and making a long-term commitment to community and uniqueness.
How to Identify VC Edge
- Measure a fund's edge by its win rate and unique value founders see in choosing it.
- Ensure your differentiation is authentic and scalable in a way only your team can deliver.
Manage Time With Leverage
- Stay humble and manage your time by building leverage and delegating tasks effectively.
- Use automation and team support to handle portfolio and LP requests swiftly.
