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
  • EU CVC | E448 | Wayra's Bruno Moraes on Leading Telefónica’s CVC in the UK and Turning Deals into €1B in Revenue

    EU CVC | E448 | Wayra's Bruno Moraes on Leading Telefónica’s CVC in the UK and Turning Deals into €1B in Revenue
    Apr 20 2025
    In this episode of our CVC series, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Bruno Moraes, Managing Director at Wayra, Telefónica’s corporate venture capital arm. With nearly 15 years of experience, Wayra stands out for its focus on driving strategic business value by connecting startups with Telefónica’s core operations across Europe and Latin America.

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 03:40 Investment Strategies and Goals
    • 04:51 Fund Management and Structure
    • 06:32 Geographical and Vertical Focus
    • 08:28 Team Structure and Operations
    • 19:54 Evolution and Growth of WRA
    • 22:56 Incentives and Compensation in CVC
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    39 mins
  • EUVC | E449 | Isomer Capital's Chris Wade on Navigating The Venture Landscape in 2025

    EUVC | E449 | Isomer Capital's Chris Wade on Navigating The Venture Landscape in 2025
    Apr 18 2025
    In this episode of the EUVC podcast, our host, David Cruz e Silva, talks with Chris Wade, Co-Founder of Isomer Capital, to explore the evolving European venture landscape in 2025. Reflecting on a decade since Isomer’s inception, Chris shares insights on the industry's growth and how Europe has expanded from just 20 unicorns in 2014 to nearly 400 today.

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 02:25 Celebrating 10 Years of Isomer
    • 05:39 The Growth and Future of European Venture Capital
    • 08:43 Challenges and Opportunities in the VC Landscape
    • 17:56 Transparency and Communication in Venture Capital
    • 25:57 The Role of VCs on Company Boards
    • 27:17 Understanding DPI and Secondary Transactions
    • 39:16 The Future of European VC and Emerging Managers
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    54 mins
  • EUVC | E447 | Norrsken’s Niklas Adalberth on Going From Klarna to Impact and Redefining Venture for Good

    EUVC | E447 | Norrsken’s Niklas Adalberth on Going From Klarna to Impact and Redefining Venture for Good
    Apr 16 2025
    Welcome to the first episode of our brand new podcast series focused on impact, where August Soliv, author of Impact Supporters, and Douglas Sloan, Managing Director at Better Society Capital, talk with Niklas Adalberth, co-founder of Klarna and the visionary behind the Norrsken Foundation.

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 02:14 Niklas' Personal Journey and Realizations
    • 06:45 The Birth of Norsken Foundation
    • 11:30 Norsken's Global Expansion and Impact
    • 13:35 Balancing Commercial Success and Impact
    • 25:07 The Role of AI in Impact Investing
    • 39:50 Building a Mission-Driven Team
    • 43:04 Future of Impact VC and Norsken's Vision
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    49 mins
  • EUVC | E446 | S16VC’s Oleg Bibergan on Scaling Founder Communities and Productizing Venture Capital

    EUVC | E446 | S16VC’s Oleg Bibergan on Scaling Founder Communities and Productizing Venture Capital
    Apr 15 2025
    In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Oleg Bibergan, co-founder of S16VC, a venture capital fund built on the foundation of a tight-knit founder community. Oleg shares the story of how S16 began in a Moscow apartment he shared with fellow founders, where casual poker nights evolved into startup discussions, business clubs, and an informal incubator.

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 01:18 Alex's Entrepreneurial Journey
    • 05:17 Oleg's Background and Investment Experience
    • 06:50 The Birth of S16: From Poker Nights to a Tech Incubator
    • 10:37 Building a Global Community and Fund
    • 11:48 The Fund's Unique Approach and Strategy
    • 19:37 Productizing the Fund: Technology and Community
    • 29:36 Investment Success and Future Goals
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    36 mins
  • EUVC | E445 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, and Andrew J. Scott

    EUVC | E445 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward, and Andrew J. Scott
    Apr 14 2025
    Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed, in discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬

    Here’s what’s covered:
    • 01:22 Klarna's IPO and European Market Insights
    • 04:19 AI, Tariffs, and Future Predictions
    • 24:35 European Venture Capital Trends
    • 25:52 Generative AI and Market Speculations
    • 29:56 Challenges in the European Tech Ecosystem
    • 35:30 UK AI Sector Report Insights
    • 46:22 Exciting Deals and Future Prospects
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    48 mins
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