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VC | E515 | This Week in European Tech with Dan, Mads & Lomax

Jul 7, 2025
Lomax Ward from Outsized Ventures and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed join Dan Bowyer to dissect the European tech scene. They dive into the dynamics of Figma's recent IPO, its surprising $730M paper loss, and its implications for the market. The trio also discusses the sluggish London IPO climate and necessary reforms to enhance competitiveness. Vertical AI is revealed as a promising new frontier, potentially shaping the next wave of SaaS. This episode is packed with insights for anyone navigating the evolving venture capital landscape.
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Figma as SaaS Bellwether

  • Figma's IPO is a bellwether for SaaS and vertical AI investment potential.
  • Its success could open the floodgates for major tech IPOs like Databricks and Stripe, signaling market optimism.
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Figma's Paper Loss Explained

  • Figma's $730M loss in 2024 was a paper loss driven by stock-based compensation.
  • It reflects accounting for employee share vesting after a failed Adobe acquisition, not cash loss.
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London's IPO Market Collapse

  • London's IPO market saw the slowest half-year first half in nearly 30 years.
  • Compared to $9B in the US, London raised only $160M across five listings, showing a dramatic gap.
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