EUVC

By: The European VC
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  • EUVC is your go-to podcast for everything European VC. Co-hosted by Andreas Munk Holm and David Cruz e Silva, EUVC features some of the most prominent people from the European VC industry, giving you a fresh new perspective on the industry and geo we love.

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Episodes
  • EUVC | E452 | Cocoa's Carmen Alfonso Rico & Integra GA's Evan Finkel on How LPs Build Conviction When Evaluating Emerging Managers

    EUVC | E452 | Cocoa's Carmen Alfonso Rico & Integra GA's Evan Finkel on How LPs Build Conviction When Evaluating Emerging Managers
    Apr 22 2025
    In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas talks with Carmen Alfonso Rico, a self-described VC turned angel at Cocoa Ventures. and Evan Finkel, Head of Venture Capital Investments at Integra Global Advisors.

    Evan outlines a framework for how LP expectations evolve across different fund stages, highlighting key criteria like thesis clarity, team credibility, track record, and consistency of execution. Carmen shares her experience raising Cocoa Fund I during a peak market and the challenges of navigating a very different environment for Fund II. Together, they explore practical strategies for targeting the right LPs, understanding different LP profiles, and managing long-term relationships.

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 11:36 Challenges in the European LP Ecosystem
    • 29:51 Long-term Commitment and Strategy
    • 38:46 Evaluating the Product: Key Considerations
    • 39:54 Importance of Historical Track Record
    • 41:22 Decision-Making Process in Investments
    • 54:14 The Role of LPs in Fund Management
    • 01:02:15 Challenges of Being a Fund Manager
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • EUVC | E450 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, Andrew J. Scott, and Dilek Dayınlarlı.

    EUVC | E450 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, Andrew J. Scott, and Dilek Dayınlarlı.
    Apr 21 2025
    Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed meets with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, and Dilek Dayınlarlı, General Partner at ScaleX Venture,s to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬Here’s what’s covered:
    • 01:31 Recent News and Highlights
    • 02:38 European Defense and Tech Investments
    • 07:41 UK and Turkish Startup Ecosystems
    • 30:42 Capital Efficiency in Europe vs. Silicon Valley
    • 31:34 Navigating the Middle of the Portfolio
    • 34:57 Insights from the 2024 PitchBook Report
    • 45:17 The Rise of the Turkish Startup Ecosystem
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    59 mins
  • EUVC | E451 | Haynes Boone’s Karma Samdup & Vicki Odette on Fund Structuring, and Legal Challenges in Venture

    EUVC | E451 | Haynes Boone’s Karma Samdup & Vicki Odette on Fund Structuring, and Legal Challenges in Venture
    Apr 21 2025
    In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Karma Samdup, Head of Private Funds and Venture in Europe in Haynes Boone's London office, and Vicki Odette, Partner in Dallas and New York, at Haynes Boone. They discuss the legal considerations in launching and managing venture capital funds. They also provide a detailed overview of key issues such as fund structuring, regulatory compliance, cornerstone LP dynamics, GP commitments, default provisions, and expense policies. They also discuss practical guidance on compensation models for key employees, using side letters, and negotiating with different types of investors.

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 03:59 The Importance of Legal Expertise in Fund Management
    • 10:58 Key Legal Considerations for Fund Managers
    • 26:31 Navigating LP Negotiations
    • 35:57 Effective Communication with LPs
    • 40:48 Compensation Strategies for Key Employees
    • 45:00 Hiring from Competitors: Best Practices
    • 47:11 Protecting Your Firm from Departing Employees
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    51 mins
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