Swisspreneur Show EP #515 - Antonia Albert: What Makes a Startup Attractive to VCs?
Aug 27, 2025
Antonia Albert, Principal at Founderful and co-founder of Careship, shares her expertise in venture capital and startup culture. She discusses how VC attractiveness hinges on team dynamics and founder commitment. Antonia explains why not all startups are fit for VC funding and encourages proactive investor engagement. She introduces the concept of 'vibe coding' and highlights the importance of building trust and collaboration post-investment. Listeners will gain insights into effective fundraising strategies and navigating the intricate VC landscape.
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Founders And Execution Trump Ideas
- Founder quality and commitment are primary VC selection criteria.
- Investors prioritize founders' why, longevity, and execution ability over ideas.
From Founder To VC: Careship Experience
- Antonia raised capital for Careship from Spark Capital and Creandum while scaling to 150 employees.
- Her founder experience informs how she evaluates teams today as an investor.
Engineer Fundraising As A Full-Time Process
- Fundraise only when you are ready and run it as an engineered process with simultaneous outreach.
- Build personal relationships and aim for concentrated meeting weeks to generate momentum and FOMO.