VC | E338 | Mid Year Review 2024: European Fundraising Sentiment with Chris Wade, Isomer Capital

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, David discusses with Chris Wade, Founding Partner at Isomer Capital.

David and Chris discuss the current sentiment in the European venture capital ecosystem. They touch on topics such as VC sentiment, comparisons to previous years, LP appetite, the potential IPOs of Revolut and Klarna, the rise of AI and semiconductor companies, and the geopolitical and economic uncertainties affecting the industry.

Chris also reflects on the positive and negative developments in 2024 and the importance of humanity prevailing over negative forces.

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Chapters:

01:19 VC Sentiment in 2024
02:36 Comparing 2021 and 2024
04:01 European Venture Capital Landscape
05:00 The Power Law in Venture Capital
11:06 Emerging Managers and AI
13:26 The Importance of Exits
23:58 The Semiconductor Renaissance
27:39 Global Political Climate and Its Impact
30:31 Predictions and Reflections
31:40 Standing by Predictions
32:45 Interest Rates and M&A
34:48 AI's Impact on Venture Capital
38:49 Regulation and Ethics of AI
46:51 Geopolitical Tensions and Defense Tech
57:53 Personal Growth in 2024
01:01:12 The End of Mega Funds Era