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E349 | EUVC | Robert Lacher, Visionaries Club on on bridging the gap between old family businesses and the European startup ecosystem

Sep 5, 2024
Robert Lacher, Founding Partner of Visionaries Club and a venture capital expert, discusses bridging the gap between traditional family businesses and the innovative European startup ecosystem. He highlights the importance of family firms in driving innovation and their collaboration with modern startups. Lacher also contrasts the European and US VC landscapes, advocating for a more risk-taking investment culture. The conversation emphasizes the significance of strategic networking and building strong foundations for emerging companies in Europe.
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  • Robert Lacher emphasizes the critical need to bridge the gap between traditional family businesses and the modern startup ecosystem to drive innovation.
  • Visionaries Club stands out by leveraging its unique network of successful entrepreneurs as investors, offering both financial support and mentorship to startups.

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Visionaries Club Overview

The Visionaries Club, co-founded by Robert Lacker, has established itself as a significant player in the venture capital landscape with $600 million in total assets under management. The fund is split between a $185 million seed fund and a $165 million early growth fund, targeting seed and early growth stages across Europe, particularly in B2B and software sectors. Lacker's background includes an engineering education and extensive experience in the startup ecosystem, leading to the realization of a major disconnect between family-owned businesses and new startups. By connecting these two worlds, Visionaries aims to leverage the strengths of successful entrepreneurs and family businesses to foster innovation and growth within the European market.

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