Christian Hecker, the visionary CEO of Trade Republic, shares his journey of navigating fundraising, including selling 75% of his company for €600K. Johan Brenner, a general partner at Creandum, offers insights into the venture capital maze and the importance of a founder-friendly cap table. They discuss pivotal lessons learned from raising $1.3BN, the power of effective storytelling in pitches, and the necessity of adaptability in Europe's tech landscape. Their long-term vision for Trade Republic focuses on becoming a financial ally for future generations.
