Sarah Drinkwater
Founding Partner at Common Magic, investing in community-led companies. Previously led Google's startup programs in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 45min
E324 | EUVC Awards | Sarah Drinkwater, solo GP at Common Magic on community as investment focus
Sarah Drinkwater, a solo GP at Common Magic, discusses the importance of building communities in tech. Topics include leveraging community for market penetration, challenges/successes in blockchain investments, monetizing communities, AI in tech space, and analyzing startup pitch decks.
Jul 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
VC | E523 | Why Solo GPs Are Europe’s Secret Weapon
Sarah Drinkwater, Founding Partner at Common Magic, previously led Google's startup programs in EMEA, while Anthony Danon, founder of Rerail, focuses on fintech micro-funds. They discuss the rise of solo GPs in Europe, emphasizing their flexibility and tailored approaches to investing. Topics include the concept of 'headless rounds,' the shift towards conviction investing, and the evolving role of angel investors. They explore how smaller funds can better support outlier founders and navigate the competitive landscape, predicting future trends for micro funds.
