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10/10/2024

E365 | Hannah Seal, Index Ventures: Latest fund announcement and building your team from 0 to 1000

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Hannah Seal, Partner at Index Ventures. Andreas and Hannah explore the dynamics of founder relationships, the European venture landscape, and more with insights from the recently launched book - Scaling Through Chaos. As a Partner at Index, Hannah focuses on B2B software and enterprise AI applications. She works with founders, reshaping every sector of the economy by digitizing workflows, automating manual processes, and transforming the services sector at large. In close to a decade at Index, she has built a track record of helping visionary entrepreneurs from day one and supporting them as their companies scale. She is particularly energized by founders who leverage technology to tackle daunting problems in large and traditional sectors previously deemed too hard to tackle. Her investments at Index include DataSnipper, who supercharge auditors; Remote, a platform to hire, manage and pay global teams; Multiverse, the company bringing apprenticeships into the digital age; and Fonoa, tax technology for global businesses. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀 Chapters: 03:02 Debunking Myths About European Startups 04:48 Scaling Through Chaos: Research Insights 06:59 The Importance of Talent in Startup Growth 08:53 Navigating Founder Dynamics and Team Evolution 09:45 The Rise of Breakout Founders 17:15 AI's Impact on Professional Services 23:05 The Role of AI in Modern Startups 27:57 The Future of Remote Work in Venture Capital 29:34 The Future of Remote Companies 30:13 Navigating US Investor Expectations 31:54 Hannah Seale's Journey to Venture Capital 35:11 The Venture Capital Apprenticeship 36:37 Inside Index Ventures: Culture and Growth 38:05 The Investment Decision Process 42:26 Global Presence and Knowledge Sharing 45:03 The Importance of US Market Insight 48:48 Building a Unique Company Culture 50:31 Advice for Founders on Fundraising

10/10/2024

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53min
09/01/2025

E396 | Mike Smeed, InMotion Ventures: Aligning corporate venture capital with strategic transformation

In this episode of the EU CVC podcast, Andreas and Jeppe, our in-house CVC expert talks with Mike Smeed, Managing Director at InMotion Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of JLR (Jaguar Land Rover). InMotion Ventures is one of the most active corporate investors in the UK, with a global presence from the UK, Bay Area, and Tel Aviv. The team focuses on Seed to Series A investments, with typical cheque sizes ranging from $250K to $2M, and has the flexibility to participate in Series B rounds when there’s strong strategic alignment with JLR. Mike and his team back exceptional startups in climate, industrial, and enterprise technologies. Today, we’ll explore how InMotion Ventures leverages venture investing to accelerate innovation, the unique opportunities within their focus geographies — UK/Western Europe, North America, and Israel — and the role of corporate venture capital in driving impactful solutions. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀

09/01/2025

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1h13min
26/12/2024

E393 | Itxaso del Palacio⁠ (Notion Capital), ⁠⁠Nico Goulet⁠ (Adara Ventures⁠⁠) & Stefan Mores⁠ (⁠Indico Capital Partners): Investing and scaling in Portugal

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Dan Taylor, former journalist and Director of Content at CEW Communications is joined by Itxaso del Palacio, General Partner at Notion CapitalNico Goulet, Founding Partner at Adara VenturesStefan Mores, Managing Partner at Indico Capital Partners.Together, they explore the dynamics of the Iberian startup and VC ecosystem, highlighting the region's strengths, challenges, and future potential. The conversation dives into what makes Iberia an attractive hub for tech talent and investment, the unique advantages of Portugal and Spain, and the critical role of local and global markets in shaping the success of startups. Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways.

26/12/2024

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59min
14/03/2024

EUVC #289: Vincent Touati-Tomas, Head of Marketing at Northzone on marketing for venture capital funds

Today, we have Vincent Touati-Tomas with us. Vincent is the Head of Marketing at Northzone, a global VC firm Northzone that has raised more than ten funds to date, with its most recent fundraising in excess of €1 billion, investing in startups from Seed to Growth. Northzone is investing out of Fund X and more than 80 active portfolio companies and notable investments, including Personio, Klarna, Kahoot, Spotify, and Spring Health. At Northzone, Vincent focuses on all things marketing. Now, Vincent is one of the great thinkers and practitioners of marketing in European VC, and we're so lucky that he has taken the time to structure his thoughts on the topic for us in this episode. So, you're in for a real master class. Some might be a bit hard to follow if you're not doing marketing in your day-to-day, but I urge you to stay tuned because there's so much to learn for any VC thinking about how to build and grow their firm and its impact. So strap in, and let's hear from Vincent. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀 Chapters: 00:02:18 Vincent's Journey into Venture Capital 00:04:15 The Power of Podcasting in Vincent's Career 00:05:51 Marketing Strategies for VC Firms: Insights from North Zone 00:18:36 Building Relationships and the Importance of Content in VC 00:39:54 The Transparency Challenge in European Venture Capital 00:40:48 The Importance of Public Performance Metrics 00:43:18 Liquidity and Performance: A European Perspective 00:46:46 Marketing and Operations: Dream Structures for VC Firms 00:56:03 Building a VC Brand: Narrative and Franchise Development

14/03/2024

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20/09/2024

E356 | Dan Bowyer & Mads Jensen, SuperSeed | Startups Leaving the UK, US Interest Rate Cuts, Labour’s Growth Plan, and Germany’s €12B Startup Bet

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friends Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed, in a discussion with Monik Pham, Founding Partner at Pact, cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape 💬 Go to eu.vc to read the core take-aways. Chapters: 00:05 Today's Agenda 02:18 Monique's Background and PACT Ventures 03:14 AI Startup 11X Moves to the US 03:48 Challenges for European Startups 07:44 Interest Rate Cuts in the US 09:56 Impact of US Economic Policies on Europe 10:56 UK's Economic Challenges and Labor's Plan 12:10 Government's Role in Supporting Startups 15:47 Germany's Investment in Startups 20:01 EU's First Commissioner for Startups 21:04 Addressing Fragmentation in the EU Market 26:47 Proxies for Economic Health 28:41 Opportunities in Economic Downturns 29:56 The Role of AI in Business 34:18 Balancing Technology and Regulation 35:13 Closing Thoughts on AI Regulation 36:44 Conclusion and Farewell

20/09/2024

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38min
18/06/2025

E496 | Dario de Wet, LTV Capital: Cracking the LP Code: Dario de Wet on Building a Global FoF from Europe

In this conversation, David Cruz e Silva sits down with Dario de Wet, Founding Partner of LTV Capital, a next-generation fund-of-funds reshaping the LP-GP landscape through intentional, hands-on support for emerging managers, especially in underserved and global markets. Together, they unpack what it takes to stand out as an emerging VC manager today, how LP sentiment is shifting across continents, and why democratizing access to venture capital remains fraught with friction. 📣 Want to go beyond the podcast? Join us as a EUVC member and dive deeper with Dario de Wet in a Live LP AMA Following his powerful podcast episode, Dario de Wet—Founding Partner at LTV Capital—is joining us live to continue the conversation with the EUVC community. We’re bringing together top LPs actively investing in VC fundsto unpack the realities of allocation strategy, fund selection, and how the global LP playbook is evolving, particularly for emerging managers in Europe and underserved markets. 🎤 Don’t Miss This AMA: LP Strategy with Dario de Wet From sitting on the Ubuntu Foundation’s LP committee to running a hands-on, next-gen fund-of-funds, Dario brings rare insight into how LPs think, how narrative shapes outcomes, and what’s working (and not) across geographies. Whether you’re raising your first fund or leading a fund-of-funds, this is your chance to: ✅ Ask your questions directly ✅ Learn how LPs assess GPs beyond the pitch ✅ Explore trends in co-investments, secondaries & cross-border allocations This is the room to be in if you care about the future of venture capital investing—and the LPs who shape it. 📅 RSVP here for MEMBERS ONLY→ Here’s what’s covered in the podcast: 03:10 Becoming the Best Emerging Manager: Intentional Positioning06:05 What LPs Actually Want: Archetypes, Risk & Regional Nuance09:30 The Ubuntu Foundation: Building Africa’s Emerging Managers12:45 US vs Europe: Why Dario Still Bets on Europe15:20 Strategic Value in Venture: More Than Just Capital18:35 The Power of Narrative: How Emerging Managers Stand Out26:30 The “1000 Funds” View: Pattern Recognition from UVC28:45 Strategic Sessions, GP Coaching & Market Signal Loops31:20 Should LPs Just Invest in the U.S.? Dario’s Response39:15 If You Made It This Far… The Real Secret to Success

18/06/2025

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42min
01/06/2021

#13 Nico Goulet, Adara Ventures

Nico Goulet is founding and managing partner of Adara Ventures where they focus exclusively on B2B startups solving complex problems with breakthrough solutions. Adara are behind 36 investments and are responsible for the exit of AlienVault - the largest Spanish deep tech exit ever. Nico is a world-class thinker whose teaching at INSEAD and IE Business School has inspired VCs across all of Europe. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why dragons are often a better bet than unicorns. • The difference between pickers and allocators and what each strategy’s strengths and weaknesses are • How to craft a strategy and story that will convince investors to invest and stick with you through three busts and booms. • How Nico thinks about portfolio strategy, modelling and the importance of staying coherent

01/06/2021

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39min
22/06/2025

E499 | Christophe Jurczak, Quantonation: Quantum Is Here: Europe’s Deeptech Moment

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture. This week, is joined by , Managing Partner at , the world’s first dedicated quantum technologies VC fund. Together, they unpack the tangible, applied promise of quantum technologies—far beyond the hype—and discuss why Europe may still win in this deep tech arena if capital (and courage) show up at the right time. This week’s themes: Real-world quantum use cases in health, energy, climate, and securityThe rise of quantum internet and the race to secure communicationsHow interdisciplinary talent makes or breaks applied quantum venturesWhy late-stage capital remains quantum Europe’s biggest bottleneck Here’s what’s covered: 01:30 Quantum Is Real: Health, energy, climate & security02:45 Quantum Drug Discovery: Pascal & Qubit Pharmaceuticals05:00 Simulation Power: Designing less toxic, more effective molecules06:45 Quantum Internet: Unhackable infrastructure deployments in NYC & Berlin08:30 Why Encryption Is Under Threat—And What Quantum Does About It10:00 No Cryo, No Labs: Room-temp quantum machines are here11:45 Talent Mix: Why computer scientists + physicists = startup advantage13:30 ML on Quantum Hardware: Graph ML and novel quantum algorithms15:00 Europe’s Competitive Edge: IQM, Pascal, and more16:30 The Real Risk: Growth-stage capital and the transatlantic gap18:00 Quantonation’s Vision: A future late-stage fund for European quantum19:00 Final Thoughts: Sci-fi vibes, real-world traction, and a rallying cry

22/06/2025

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41min
14 DE JAN.

E681 | Emil Eifrem, Neo4j: Building the AI Infrastructure Layer: Neo4j’s $100M Bet

Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast. Today, Jeppe sits down with Emil Eifrem, founder & CEO of Neo4j, the world’s leading graph database and a core infrastructure layer for AI applications used by all 20 of the top US banks, 9 of 10 global pharma giants, and every major automotive OEM. Emil recently announced a $100M global startup program to back founders building the next generation of AI-native products on top of graph technology — from knowledge graphs to hallucination-free LLMs. We delve into why graph thinking matters now, how Neo4j came of age during the Panama Papers investigation, and why Europe is better positioned than people think to compete in the AI platform shift. Here’s what’s covered: 02:00 — The Panama Papers “Coming Out Party” How journalists used Neo4j to uncover 7-layer-deep financial relationships invisible to traditional databases — and why it triggered a wave of global adoption. 06:40 — Why Graphs Are the Missing Link for AI Knowledge, meaning, context, and relationships: why LLMs without structured knowledge graphs hallucinate. 08:50 — The $100M Startup Program Why Neo4j is returning to its roots to support AI-native founders — and why the packaging for startups had to change. 12:00 — What Founders Get Free Aura credits, dedicated graph engineers, joint GTM, and access to the world’s largest graph developer community. 14:30 — Early Traction: 300+ Startups in Weeks Why early demand is far ahead of expectations — and the kinds of companies applying. 16:10 — Community as a Strategic Moat 500+ annual global events, deep developer love, and why skill availability is now a CIO-level buying criterion. 19:00 — Building Deep Tech in Europe Why Neo4j kept engineering in Europe, how the ecosystem matured, and what today’s founders can learn. 22:00 — Regulation & Competitiveness Will Europe overregulate itself out of the AI race? Emil’s perspective on models vs infrastructure vs applications. 23:40 — The Future of AI Infrastructure Why every company must rethink its stack — and why the biggest threat is assuming your business will survive without change.

14 de jan.

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Welcome to NextGen VC, a podcast from Gen Z to Gen Z. Hosted by Audrey Adeline & Ved Nathwani. Twice monthly, we will be inviting everyone from first-time founders and analysts who just landed their first role in VC to massively successful founders, managing partners of billion dollar funds and even the mysterious LPs behind them. We are also here to present a GenZ perspective. What do GenZ founders today need differently? What does working as a VC analyst really involve? What does progression look like and are there better alternatives to VC? Through our diverse guest line-up, we hope to show you as many perspectives as we can. We are not afraid to ignite debate as we are here to answer your burning questions simply because we have the very same ones. Stay tuned for episodes coming soon!

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E365 | Hannah Seal, Index Ventures: Latest fund announcement and building your team from 0 to 1000

E396 | Mike Smeed, InMotion Ventures: Aligning corporate venture capital with strategic transformation

E393 | Itxaso del Palacio⁠ (Notion Capital), ⁠⁠Nico Goulet⁠ (Adara Ventures⁠⁠) & Stefan Mores⁠ (⁠Indico Capital Partners): Investing and scaling in Portugal

EUVC #289: Vincent Touati-Tomas, Head of Marketing at Northzone on marketing for venture capital funds

E356 | Dan Bowyer & Mads Jensen, SuperSeed | Startups Leaving the UK, US Interest Rate Cuts, Labour’s Growth Plan, and Germany’s €12B Startup Bet

E496 | Dario de Wet, LTV Capital: Cracking the LP Code: Dario de Wet on Building a Global FoF from Europe

#13 Nico Goulet, Adara Ventures

E499 | Christophe Jurczak, Quantonation: Quantum Is Here: Europe’s Deeptech Moment

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