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01/30/2024

EUVC #274: Hemal Fraser-Rawal, GP of White Star Capital on Debt and Equity Investments

Hemal Fraser-Rawal is the GP of White Star Capital, a global investment platform with 1.5B AUM housing venture capital, digital assets and now debt-led Hybrid growth financing for companies. White Star Capital backs exceptional entrepreneurs building ambitious, international businesses across multiple stages and operate out of London, New York, Paris, Montreal, Toronto, Guernsey, Tokyo, and Singapore. By having such global presence, perspective, and people enable White Star are able to partner closely with their founders and them scale internationally. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀 Chapters: 00:03:18 - Turbocharging company growth through equity and debt 00:06:01 - Leveraged finance and the great recession 00:08:46 - The golden age of private credit is changing 00:11:30 - Understanding the growth debt markets 00:14:28 - Volatility in valuations and risk-reward in credit vs VC 00:17:25 - The benefits of debt investments 00:20:08 - The inevitability of write-offs in investing 00:25:49 - Addressing the funding gap in Europe 00:31:08 - Investing across different stages and asset classes 00:33:44 - Considering different investment assets 00:36:18 - Debt-based investment strategy 00:39:07 - Liquidity events and talent in Europe's secondary investing sector 00:41:49 - The availability of technical sector jobs 00:44:33 - Finding Top VCs in Europe 00:50:10 - Persistence in the face of rejection 00:52:53 - Building the Future of machines and software

01/30/2024

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56 min
06/07/2025

E486 | Fred Destin, Stride: Living a Meaningful Life in Tech (EUVC Summit 2025)

If you came expecting a neat keynote, you were in for something else entirely. What he gave us instead in fourteen minutes was part sermon, part therapy, and part existential gut check for anyone shaping the future. Here’s what stuck: “This isn’t a rehearsal.” Fred opened with vulnerability: standing in front of his peers, in a room that lives and breathes venture, ready to say the uncomfortable things. He asked us to zoom out—to consider the power we hold as people who don’t just fund companies but shape the narratives that shape the future. “We sit in the cockpit alongside the founders. That’s where creation happens now. That’s our canvas.” But with that power comes disorientation. Because the world we’re building into? It’s fragmented. Conflicted. Loaded with moral confusion. On Truth, Power, and the Collapse of Shared Narratives Fred pulled no punches. “Historically, we had shared systems for truth. Religion. Philosophy. Math. But now? Everything’s been deconstructed. Lived experience replaced truth. Everything’s power.” Welcome to the legacy of critical theory. Foucault, Derrida—ideas that once helped explain systems of oppression have now left us with... nothing to agree on. “We’re left in a nihilistic landscape. Everything is a power struggle. There’s no shared center.” And it’s not just academic. It unfolds in cycles of outrage, weaponized identities, and moral ambiguity. Tech doesn’t escape this, it amplifies it. The Algorithm Doesn’t Care About Truth “We thought more information meant more truth. It doesn’t. ”Truth, Fred reminded us, is costly. Outrage is cheap. And platforms optimize for what’s fast, not what’s real. “A four-second tweet can destroy someone’s life. Investigative journalism takes months. ”Now, enter AI. Beautiful, powerful—and deeply destabilizing. “We’re staring at it like it’s the sun or a cobra. We don’t know what it is yet. But it’s changing the rules faster than we can track.” The Danger of Playing Games We Don’t Know We’re In A warning: You may think you’re being righteous. You may think you’re being helpful. “But maybe you’re playing a social game. Maybe you’re being used. And maybe you don’t even know it.” In a world where narratives shift daily, we often end up reinforcing the very dynamics we oppose. “You want to call out a Nazi salute online? Be careful. You might just normalize the thing you hate.” So Where Does That Leave Us? In a word: Stewardship. Fred closed with a challenge: “This is the most powerful tool mankind has ever created. What the f**k are we doing with it?” We’re not just funding innovation. We’re authoring meaning. In an anxious world, that’s a profound responsibility. One Last Question (That Stuck With Us All) “What is the quality of the conversation we’re having?” With ourselves. With each other. With our founders. With the world. Because if we don’t ask that, the rest doesn’t matter.

06/07/2025

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29 min
10/03/2024

E361 | Gina Domanig, Emerald Technology Ventures: CVC as a service model and how you work with Corporate Investors

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas and our in-house CVC expert Jeppe Høier discuss venture capital with Gina Domanig, Managing Partner at Emerald Technology Ventures. Gina Domanig is the Managing Partner of Emerald Technology Ventures. In 2000, she founded the business as Europe's first independent cleantech venture capital fund. In addition to Emerald activities, Gina serves on the boards of Die Mobiliar and the Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE) Foundation. In today’s conversation, Gina shares insights on how they landed their first corporate LPs and the challenges of engaging with startups. She also emphasizes the importance of technical depth, thorough due diligence, and being supportive and constructive in the startup ecosystem. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀 Chapters: 02:25 Gina's Journey in Venture Capital 03:11 Emerald's Focus on Sustainability and Industrial Technologies 04:08 Flex Term Structure and Corporate Engagement 06:56 Challenges and Innovations in Corporate Partnerships 13:48 Leveraging AI and LLMs in Venture Capital 16:58 Insights on Corporate Venture Capital 28:43 Corporate Culture and Specialist Roles 29:07 Managing Corporate Partnerships 29:33 Investment Process and Portfolio Management 30:26 Corporate Co-Investment and Follow-On Rounds 32:04 Branding and Transparency in CVC 32:52 CVC Team Dynamics and Responsibilities 35:48 Navigating LP Conversations 36:46 Corporate Venture Programs and Team Structure 38:16 Corporate Relationships and Conflict of Interest 49:43 Balancing Corporate and VC Worlds

10/03/2024

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56 min
09/17/2024

E354 | Will Prendergast, Frontline Ventures: Founders chasing unicorn status and patterns in entrepreneurs from U.S. vs EU

In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Will Prendergast, Partner at Frontline Ventures. With ~€435M in assets under management, Frontline Ventures is a venture investment firm that operates two distinct funds: Frontline Seed: A €100M fund targeting pre-seed and seed-stage European companies with clear U.S. expansion intentions.Frontline Growth: A €100M fund focusing on Series B up to D in U.S. companies planning to expand to Europe within 12-18 months.Frontline Ventures, headquartered in Ireland, specializes in B2B SaaS and Deeptech sectors. The firm's position allows it to bridge the gap between European and U.S. markets, providing valuable support for companies looking to expand across the Atlantic in either direction. As a Partner at Frontline Ventures, Will Prendergast offers us a distinctive perspective on European and U.S. venture landscapes. His insights on early-stage investing in Europe and growth-stage opportunities for U.S. companies expanding to Europe are sure to be valuable for anyone interested in transatlantic venture capital's current state and future. Notable investments: Workvivo (acquired by Zoom), SignalAI, Finbourne, Lattice, MosaicML (acquired by Databricks), Navan. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀 Chapters: 00:03 Meet Will Prendergast of Frontline Ventures00:06 Frontline Ventures' Dual Strategy00:51 Notable Investments and Achievements02:47 Welcoming Will Prendergast03:57 Frontline's Unique Approach to Seed and Growth04:41 The Importance of U.S. Market for European VCs05:44 Challenges and Strategies in U.S. Market Entry11:01 LP Perspectives and Fund Strategies37:25 Navigating Series A and B Funding38:09 Engaging US Investors39:16 Importance of US Customer Base39:29 Choosing the Right US City for Expansion41:37 Building a US Team 43:40 Common Mistakes in US Market Entry48:04 Impact of the Pandemic on US Expansion53:08 Differences in US and European Business Practices55:12 Remote Work Trends and Performance57:46 Personal Journey into Venture Capital

09/17/2024

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1h 16m
03/27/2025

E432 | Ertan Can, Multiple Capital: Investing in Micro Funds For Outlier Returns

In today’s episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Ertan Can, the Founding General Partner of Multiple Capital, a venture capital fund based in Luxembourg. Together, they delve into how micro funds work and why they’re becoming an attractive investment option for limited partners. Ertan discusses the role of manager selection and the benefits of a diversified micro-fund portfolio. He outlines LPs' challenges in sifting through hundreds of emerging funds each year, noting that a disciplined approach is needed to identify the best opportunities. The discussion also touches on the influence of local networks and market niches in sourcing high-quality deals and future trends in venture capital, highlighting how a strategic focus on micro funds may offer more sustainable and robust returns for LPs. Chapters: 02:15 Importance of Fund Size03:34 Emerging Managers and Small Funds04:56 Performance of Small Funds11:08 Management Fees and Small Funds12:41 Exit Valuations and Small Funds13:31 Summary of the Presentation14:49 Post-Presentation Discussion16:39 Challenges for LPs in Selecting Funds17:43 Optimal Number of Fund Managers19:13 Debate on Micro Funds21:27 Risk Perception in Venture Capital22:34 Alternative Investment Strategies26:37 Geographical and Vertical Specialization27:29 Future of the Venture Market

03/27/2025

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43 min
04/27/2024

E303 | Super Angel | Angel investing insights with Mikko Silventola, Bolt's and Hugo's First Investor

Today, we are joined by Mikko Silventola for a new episode of the SuperAngel podcast. Mikko is an angel investor, and Venture Partner at Superangel. 😉Mikko invests his own capital, but also via Magnetic Global Fund (Index Ventures Angel Fund), and he likes to provide capital for the underdogs in the ecosystem. He was the first investor in companies like: Bolt (previously Taxify, first investor & hands-on advisor, raised >$2B from Sequoia)Hugo (raised >$100M from TMT Investments, DST Global etc. Acquired by Delivery Hero)PayMongo (raised >$45M from Stripe, Founders Fund, Thiel)Mikko also has a solid track record in the internationalization of companies in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. He spent the past 10 years in Asia and the Middle East operating in the private equity sector, focusing on advising early-stage companies, angel investing, M&A advisory, and fundraising. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀 Chapters: 02:30 Miko's Angel Investing Journey 03:32 Transition to Venture Business and Global Investments 07:23 Defining the Superpower of an Angel Investor 09:15 Strategic Angel Investing and Portfolio Management 10:20 The Art of Following On in Investments 12:44 Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Venture Capital 22:05 Investment Philosophy and Identifying Potential Unicorns 26:12 Selecting the Right VCs and Avoiding Pitfalls 33:34 Personal Reflections and Life Lessons 35:13 The Concept of Life Design and Work-Life Balance 40:07 Investing Without Borders: A Global Perspective 40:28 Analyzing the Strengths of the Nordic and Baltic Startup Ecosystem

04/27/2024

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44 min
01/25/2023

#04 Julia Morrongiello, ZeroHash

Today, we're happy to welcome you to Julia Morrongiello, an ex VC, turned operator, turned angel investor. She is the Head of Growth Europe for Zero Hash, a crypto-as-a-service provider whose clients include the likes of Stripe, Moonpay, Curve and Interactive Brokers. Julia spent most of her career working as a VC investor at Point Nine and GFC and now continues to invest in fintech and crypto as an angel and scout for Accel. Since starting her career as an angel investor a little over a year ago, she's invested in 10 companies and 1 VC fund. In this episode you’ll learn: - Julia’s journey from VC to Operator to Angel & the value it brings to her both professionally and personally - How investing in women can be a better investment on both the hard and soft metrics - Why angel investing is the most giving hobby in the world! - Reflections on power law investing, upside maximization and why you can only get as much as you give - The importance of paying attention to unconscious biases and how to create processes that protect you This episode is sponsored by Vauban. Vauban makes it easy to launch your angel syndicate or VC Fund, check them out at www.vauban.io/euvc

01/25/2023

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39 min
06/06/2025

E485 | Kamel Zeroual, Varsity: Building Europe’s Next Powerhouse Seed Fund

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Kamel Zeroual, GP of Varsity, one of Europe’s boldest new funds out of Paris. Varsity is making waves—not just for their ambition to build a pan-European fund with global aspirations, but for already closing €120M+ toward a first-time fund targeting €150M. Kam breaks down what makes Varsity different: a team with deep operator and investor experience, a track record spanning over 100 startups, and an agnostic but conviction-led strategy focused on next-gen SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and climate. 🎧 Here’s what’s covered: 00:00 – Introduction to Varsity and team background03:34 – Track record and investment thesis05:57 – Varsity’s investment strategy07:08 – Paris roots, pan-European vision09:57 – Sector focus and founder-first logic13:53 – Why generalist funds still matter18:00 – The case for a €150M seed fund22:23 – What convinced LPs to back Varsity25:53 – Final reflections and EUVC Awards recognition

06/06/2025

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27 min
02/14/2025

E413 | Miki Yokoyama, Aurum Impact: How family offices invest in venture and impact

In today’s episode, Andreas talks with Miki Yokoyama, Managing Director of Aurum Impact, the impact investment arm of the Goldbeck family office. Unlike most family offices that operate behind closed doors, Aurum Impact is taking a public stance—sharing its journey, investment strategy, and vision to inspire other families to engage in venture and impact investing. Since launching in February 2023, Aurum Impact has made seven direct startup investments in companies like Paebbl, The Landbanking Group, Voltfang, UNDO, CleanHub, and Cyclize, alongside ten venture funds, including Planet A, Systemiq, Revent, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and Counteract. With a mission to invest in four to five startups and four to five funds annually, their approach is both strategic and deeply rooted in creating environmental and social impact. Miki and Andreas dive into the challenges of family office investing, the lack of transparency in the space, and the role of family wealth in shaping venture capital’s future. They also explore best practices for VCs fundraising from family offices, why many funds struggle to differentiate themselves, and how emerging fund managers can stand out in today’s competitive landscape. Go to eu.vc for our core learnings and the full video interview 👀

02/14/2025

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50 min
06/02/2025

E482 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, and Lomax Ward

In this episode, , Lomax, and reunite to talk about the stories behind the headlines - Trump’s tariffs, EU’s sluggish startup strategy, the Anthropic surge, and why Europe’s hardware design hopes might rest on Munich. From missiles interrupting pool time in Tel Aviv to Nvidia’s record-breaking quarter, the crew tackles everything from macro trade wars to micro founder incentives—plus a healthy dose of sarcasm, realpolitik, and startup survival. Here’s what’s covered: 04:30 Tariffs, trade wars & what it means for European startups08:15 Harmonization vs. regulation: Why EU/US divergence matters10:55 Tariffs & inflation: Why macro still rules the game13:10 The public/private schism and bond market dismay21:45 The EU startup plan: blue carpets, unicorn labs & old ideas26:00 Talent, tax & the fight for Europe's future founders29:30 Why Munich might be Europe’s next deep tech capital31:00 Big tech flexes: Google, Anthropic, and the return of hardware35:00 Vibe coding & SaaS disruption: The new normal?41:00 AI agents, Nvidia blowouts, and the pace of change45:20 Deal of the Week: Brightflag exits for $425M57:00 Why the crew skipped SuperVenture to actually build stuff

06/02/2025

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52 min

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