Hussein Kanji, Founder and Managing Partner of Hoxton Ventures, shares insights from his experience in venture capital. He discusses how large seed rounds can boost startup success rates and critiques the UK’s small funding challenges. Hussein reveals lessons learned from missing out on significant gains with Darktrace and how Deliveroo shaped his investment strategies. He examines the broken incentive structures in VC, the importance of hiring diversity, and speculates on the competitive landscape between Europe and the U.S. in tech funding.

Hussein Kanji, a partner at Hoxton Ventures known for his early investments in European tech success stories like Deliveroo, dives into the remarkable transformation of the European tech landscape. He discusses the significant influx of US capital reshaping investor perceptions and driving innovation. The conversation also highlights Europe's rising venture capital scene, contrasting it with California's environment, while shedding light on the challenges faced by deep tech companies amid a historically skeptical investment climate.