18 episodes

Amadeus Capital Partners has been a trailblazer for three decades, investing in people who create transformational technologies and sustainable businesses. We’ve backed nearly 200 startups and scaleups across Europe and, more recently, in Latin America.
In Amadeus and Friends, you’ll hear from some of the world’s greatest innovators in quantum computing, AI, biotech and more, sharing their commercial journeys, the highs and the lows, and how they’ve approached commercialisation with the support of venture capital.
If you’d like to hear more from Amadeus visit our website and follow us on socials:
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Amadeus and Friends Amadeus Capital Partners

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Amadeus Capital Partners has been a trailblazer for three decades, investing in people who create transformational technologies and sustainable businesses. We’ve backed nearly 200 startups and scaleups across Europe and, more recently, in Latin America.
In Amadeus and Friends, you’ll hear from some of the world’s greatest innovators in quantum computing, AI, biotech and more, sharing their commercial journeys, the highs and the lows, and how they’ve approached commercialisation with the support of venture capital.
If you’d like to hear more from Amadeus visit our website and follow us on socials:
https://www.amadeuscapital.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/amadeus-capital-partners/
@AmadeusCapital

    Visionary Women in VC – what the past tells us about the future!

    Visionary Women in VC – what the past tells us about the future!

    Amadeus Capital Partners CEO Anne Glover sits down with Catherine La Torre, Independent NED and former CEO of British Patient Capital, to delve into the dynamics of the UK venture capital industry.  Catherine shares invaluable insights gleaned from her illustrious career journey, highlighting the remarkable achievements of British Patient Capital in becoming the largest domestic VC investor in the UK, managing over £3 billion in assets.

    • 36 min
    Photonic’s Quantum Leap: an interview with Stef Simmons and Hermann Hauser

    Photonic’s Quantum Leap: an interview with Stef Simmons and Hermann Hauser

    Manjari Chandran-Ramesh, Partner on our Early Stage investing team embarks on an insightful journey into the cutting-edge realm of quantum computing with industry pioneers Professor Stephanie Simmons from Photonic Inc and Hermann Hauser, co-founder of Amadeus and Board Director of Photonic.
    The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities posed by quantum computing, drawing intriguing parallels to the evolution of classical computing while highlighting the transformative potential of the latest quantum developments and how they can address previously unsolvable computing problems. Photonic, which is an Amadeus portfolio company, is itself designing and manufacturing large-scale, distributed, fault-tolerant quantum computers that will transform material discovery, computational chemistry, drug development, and secure communications.

    • 41 min
    Innovating tomorrow: Deep tech insights from the Amadeus Early Stage team

    Innovating tomorrow: Deep tech insights from the Amadeus Early Stage team

    Discover the world of deep tech investing with the Amadeus Team in our latest podcast episode. 
    In this episode, we introduce you to our Early Stage investing team and explore their diverse backgrounds and interests within the deep tech sector. The conversation investigates why deep tech stands out as an investment opportunity. From revolutionary advancements in quantum computing to ground breaking biotech innovations, delve into the transformative technologies we are helping to commercialise through investment and advice for founders.
    Whether you're seeking funding for your startup or aiming to capitalise on the next big breakthrough, this episode is your gateway to understanding the dynamic world of deep tech investing.

    • 42 min
    Navigating the 2024 Tech Investment Landscape with Anne Glover and Nick Kingsbury

    Navigating the 2024 Tech Investment Landscape with Anne Glover and Nick Kingsbury

    Explore what 2024 is going to look like for tech investors and deep tech startups across the world in the first Amadeus & Friends episode of the year, featuring our CEO Anne Glover and Nick Kingsbury, Partner in our Early Stage Fund.
    The conversation touches on how fundraising naturally reflects the economic cycle, putting the currently less-than-euphoric financial environment into context as following on from the extreme spike in investments and valuations experienced 2021. However, this doesn’t mean there’s no cause for optimism – while a lot of private and institutional investors have become more risk-averse, a lot of funds that are raised during challenging times perform better and bring more dividends from the big wins!


    Based on their experience and wide network, Anne and Nick talk about where the larger wins this year are likely to come from in the short, medium and long-term, touching on critical technologies such as AI, MedTech and quantum computing.
    You can watch the video recording of the podcast below or listen via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    • 39 min
    VCs in Defence and National Security; the world is changing

    VCs in Defence and National Security; the world is changing

    Hear from Adrian Jones who runs the UK Defence Investor Network and Nick Kingsbury a partner at Amadeus Capital on why this important sector is now a focus for venture capitalists. 

    • 43 min
    New Horizons with Nu Quantum: Scaling Up with Quantum Networking

    New Horizons with Nu Quantum: Scaling Up with Quantum Networking

    Explore quantum networking with Carmen Palacios-Berraquero, CEO and Co-founder of Nu Quantum, in our latest podcast episode.

    In this episode, Carmen and Manjari highlight the importance of interconnecting quantum computers and address the industry's scaling challenges. Nu Quantum offers an innovative approach to scaling through networking and modular systems, charting a path to larger numbers of qubits efficiently.

    What sets Nu Quantum apart is its diverse team, bringing together quantum physicists and engineers, fostering a rich exchange of ideas. Carmen envisions a future where quantum computers enhance classical computing, contributing to quantum-centric data centres and innovative problem-solving. With the potential to tackle critical global issues like climate change, the next decade promises to see quantum systems integrated into the real world.

    • 27 min

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