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Mar 9, 2024 • 41min

EUVC #288 Elsa Hermal, passionate angel investor and co-founder of epicery

Join us as our own Andreas Munk Holm and Anthony Danon from Cocoa talk to Elsa Hermal, angel investor and co-founder of Epicery, about impact investing, diverse teams, and economic resilience.An exited impact entrepreneur turned founders mentor, Elsa empowers CEOs and C-levels to navigate both strategic and human challenges, leveraging her entrepreneurial expertise to guide them and their teams toward sustainable growth.With a dedicated 100% impact investment portfolio, Elsa is also a proud backer of Satgana, the climate tech fund we recently announced our investment into, whose final close is just around the corner with a 4.2x TVPI.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀Chapters:00:00:00 Welcome to the Super Angel Podcast00:01:08 Elsa's Journey into Angel Investing00:03:38 Investment Philosophy: Impact Over Profit00:04:28 Exploring Unconventional Investment Areas00:05:14 Balancing Purpose and Profit in Investments00:12:26 The Future of Mental Health00:14:30 Deep Dive into Psychedelics00:30:13 Elsa's Investment Strategy and Core Learnings
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Mar 7, 2024 • 59min

EUVC #287: Jan Voss, Head of Family Office at BLN Capital on family offices as investors in VCs & startups

Jan Voss from BLN Capital discusses family offices investing in VCs & startups, balancing moonshots vs. profitability, the value of European VCs, secondaries & venture debt, growth funds in the German market, pros & cons of large funds vs. small market investments, direct VC investments, and strategic considerations for family office investments.
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Mar 5, 2024 • 1h 5min

EUVC #286 Julia Hawkins, GP at LocalGlobe & Phoenix Court on building a healthcare franchise in a generalist fund

Julia Hawkins, General Partner at Phoenix Court, shares her extensive expertise in healthcare investments, having backed groundbreaking firms like AccuRx and Vaccitech. She delves into the personal experiences that shaped her venture capital journey, including the challenges posed by her daughter's rare genetic condition, which sparked her passion for healthcare innovation. Julia discusses the future of deep tech in Europe, the importance of community and mentorship in investments, and advocates for diversity in venture capital to drive meaningful change.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 11min

EUVC #285 Steffen Pauls from Moonfare & 7GC on democratizing venture and private equity

Today, we have Steffen Pauls with us. Steffen is a Founding Partner at 7GC, a €400M Growth venture fund based in Berlin, and founded the firm in 2015 to bring growth investment opportunities to a network of key decision-makers, industrial families, and entrepreneurs in Europe.7GC is investing out of Fund II with a total €400M AUM and an established portfolio of 15 companies and notable investments including Jackpocket, Jio, Hims & Hers. Steffen focuses on Sars, FinTech, and AI.Steffen is a serial entrepreneur who has founded several businesses; among others, he co­founded and acted as CEO of the first five AG (sold to a PE investor). In addition, Steffen is the founder of Moonfare, a financial services technology firm, which he currently runs as the acting CEO.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀Chapters:00:03:14 - From Private Equity to Venture Capital00:06:16 - Moonfare's Global Expansion Journey00:09:14 - The Importance of Patience in Investing00:15:15 - The Future of AI Regulation00:18:12 - Europe's Struggle to Catch Up in AI00:21:02 - The Imbalance of Data Ownership00:33:36 - Democratizing Private Equity Investment00:36:38 - Investment Pre-Selection Process00:39:39 - Moonfare: An Innovation in the Market00:42:31 - The Different Players in the Industry00:45:36 - Moonfare: Building a Community00:48:43 - Democratization of Private Equity00:51:44 - Learning from the Challenges of Starting Moon Fare00:54:49 - The Importance of Culture in Building Great Companies00:58:04 - Trends in Investor Behavior01:01:22 - The Importance of Independence and Speaking Up01:04:26 - The Dangers of Being Cyclical01:07:33 - The Value of University Education
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Feb 27, 2024 • 1h 1min

Announcing our investment into very early Ventures

Cornerstoned by Isomer Capital, very early Ventures is built to capture the opportunity in three foundational Web3 pillars: Decentralized Infrastructure, Real World Impact, and Public Markets Opportunity.The very early team has already established a solid initial portfolio in lockstep with leading web3 funds like a16z, Dragonfly, and 1kx. This is evidence that the best founders choose to work with the very early team not just for the capital, but for the value add.At the core of Web3 lies the possibility of separating money from state. Creating a new global monetary system that transcends borders, redefines property rights, and empowers individuals like never before. This transformation may represent the biggest opportunity of our lifetimes, and we are thrilled to be part of this paradigm shift.With the speculative excess and hype cleared from much of the Web3 ecosystem, the emerging Web3 bull market appears to be driven by applications that genuinely add value and are built on robust foundations, rather than fleeting fantasies. We believe Web3 is finally reaching the level of maturation we’ve all been waiting for, leading to the founding of projects with tangible benefits and sustainable models instead of mere speculation. And it is these projects that the very early team is helping to bring about.If you would like an intro to the very early team, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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Feb 24, 2024 • 34min

ACT #283 Susan Lin, Partner & Investor at Felix Capital on consumer investing

Welcome to a new episode of our special series At The Cap Table.Today, we are joined by Sarah Finegan, an Investor at Antler, in a conversation with Susan Lin, a Partner & Investor at Felix Capital.Susan is an investor at Felix Capital. Over the past 10+ years, Susan has advised, invested, and worked in a range of consumer and technology companies in their journeys to grow and scale. Susan joined Felix Capital from HgCapital, a London-based private equity fund where she focused on software investments and portfolio companies. Prior to HgCapital, Susan was a management consultant at Bain & Company in San Francisco, Singapore, and London, advising private equity and growth capital funds on potential investments and CPG and e-commerce companies on go-to-market, M&A, and growth strategies.Felix Capital is a venture capital firm for the creative class, operating at the intersection of technology and creativity. The fund focuses on digital lifestyle across multiple verticals, investing in authentic consumer-facing brands and platforms and related enabling B2B technologies. Their mission is to be a partner of choice for entrepreneurs with big ideas and help them build category-defining companies that move the world forward.Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:02:16 Susan's Journey into Venture Capital00:02:51 The Impact of Parents' Entrepreneurship00:04:31 Susan's Career Path and Experiences00:05:34 Transition into Investing and Joining Felix Capital00:06:54 Understanding Felix Capital and Its Approach00:12:44 Opportunities in Consumer Investing00:18:22 Impact and Positive Change in Investments00:20:47 Outlook on Investing and Advice for Founders00:26:10 Diversity in Europe's Tech Ecosystem00:29:35 Advice to Younger Self and Conclusion
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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 2min

VC #282: Jonathan Sibilia, Partner at Molten Ventures on exit strategies and their role in VC

Jonathan Sibilia, a Partner at Molten Ventures, shares insights on exit strategies in VC, the impact of AI, and the importance of collaboration. He discusses the evolution of venture capital, the role of founders and VCs in exit strategies, and the reality of today's investment environment. The podcast explores the significance of strategic planning, fostering trust in the ecosystem, and the value of uniqueness and vision in fundraising.
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Feb 17, 2024 • 44min

E281 | NEUVC | Ondrej Bartos, GP at Credo Ventures on having patience while building a career in VC

Join us for a new episode of the NEUVC series dedicated to those embarking on their journey in the VC. In this episode, Freddie Macpherson, Associate at Isomer Capital, and Linda Võeras, Investment Manager at Karma Ventures, are joined by Ondrej Bartos, General Partner at Credo Ventures.Ondrej is the Founding GP at Credo Ventures, a 75m€ Seed stage venture fund in Prague (and a bit elsewhere!) to back Central Eastern European Tech Startups.Credo is investing out of Fund IV with a total €250M AUM and an established portfolio of 60 companies and notable investments, including UI Path, ProductBoard, PriceFX, Resistant AI, and Eleven Labs.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀Chapters:00:02:00 - Focus on Early Stage Investments00:04:10 - Spotting Patterns in Venture Capital00:06:17 - The Beginning of Venture Investing in the Region00:08:39 - The Growth of Tech Talent in the Region00:11:00 - The Growth and Progress of the CE Region00:12:59 - Building Relationships through Networking00:15:08 - Finding Great Deals in the Startup World00:17:25 - Learning from Investments and Founders00:19:49 - Evaluating the Right Investment00:21:50 - The Risk of Investing in Startups00:24:13 - The Role of Luck in Success00:28:26 - The Importance of Founder in Startup Investment00:30:45 - The Importance of Respect and Honesty in Relationships00:35:16 - Listening and adding value in boardrooms00:37:38 - The Role of a Board Member00:39:53 - Skills for Success in Venture Capital00:41:53 - The Importance of People in Venture Capital
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 16min

EUVC #280: Tej Panesar, Partner at Prism Ventures on LP investing in life sciences

Today, we are joined by Tej Panesar. Tej is a Partner at Prism Ventures, the UK-based institutional investor focused on the life sciences and healthcare sectors.Prism invests in the best-of-breed funds managed in the US, UK, and Europe through fund of funds and co-investment programs. He previously worked as an Investment Director at British Patient Capital, a UK government-backed institution very similar to the EIF and one of the largest investors in UK venture capital.With +425M pounds invested in the UK and Europe, Tej led investments into famed firms like IQ Capital and SV Health. Tej and his team have a wide lens across the life sciences and healthcare industries but a strong focus on traditional biopharma and areas like tech bio.Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction about Prism Ventures00:03:55 - From Crowdfund Platforms to Venture Capital00:11:09 - LP Perspective on High-Tech Work00:14:50 - The Non-Binary Nature of the Life Sciences Sector00:18:34 - The Exciting Opportunities in Biotechnology and Healthcare00:26:28 - Adoption Challenges in the Health Sector00:30:23 - The Value Equation of Learning Technologies00:34:01 - Symbiotic Approaches in Life Sciences00:37:50 - Focus on Life Science and Healthcare00:41:36 - Investing in Europe vs the US00:45:18 - Portfolio Construction and Diversification00:49:18 - Building a Long-Term Institution00:53:04 - Diversity and Culture in VC Firms00:56:50 - Evaluating Team Culture and Portfolio Construction01:00:29 - The Importance of a Viable Business Plan01:04:04 - Scaling the Fund Size01:07:48 - Investing as a Team
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Feb 13, 2024 • 1h 7min

E279 | EUVC | Acing LP Relationships with experts from Cavalry, Cherry, Isomer Capital, No Such Ventures & Bunch

Experts from venture capital firms share key strategies for managing relationships with LPs, emphasizing transparency and communication. They discuss streamlining LP onboarding, evolving market dynamics, data in investment decisions, and strategies for fund liquidity. The importance of education and transparency in private markets is highlighted, along with real-world experiences and lessons from leading professionals in the field.

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