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Joining forces with biology to close the critical mineral gap Dr. Isabella Fandrych, GP at Nucleus Capital, shares insights on how biology could revolutionize mining for the clean energy transition: Key points: 👉 Traditional mining methods struggle with low-grade ores 👉 Recycling alone can't meet critical mineral demand 👉 Bio-mining leverages microbes for efficient, eco-friendly extraction 👉 Synthetic biology could unlock previously unfeasible deposits Founders working on innovative solutions in this space? Dr. Isabella Fandrych wants to hear from you! Read the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/477fg5p #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

We are in 2024, yet many people use industry benchmarks from 2021. 2021 was an anomaly, and besides that clinging to outdated benchmarks can be dangerous. Here's why: 👉 Cyclical nature: VC operates in cycles. We overshoot on the upside (boom) and overcorrect on the downside (bust). 2021 was the peak, and now we're finding a more neutral footing. 👉Unsustainable valuations: While some companies thrived in the 2021 frenzy, inflated valuations made it hard for many of them to survive. They've spent the last 3 years scrambling to catch up in revenue to justify those valuations. 👉Focus on long-term stability: European venture functions best when things are rational. While paying a premium for a promising company is okay, irrationality puts its long-term viability at risk. Tune in on EUVC. 🎧 Link in comments. #EUVCpodcast #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

Too hot to handle? Heat’s impact on our health and (Olympic) performance Estia Ryan, Principal & Head of Research at Eka Ventures, shares insights on the impact of rising temperatures: Key takeaways: 👉 Heat deaths increased 70% globally between 1990 and 2016 👉 Paris Olympics 2024 was 1°C warmer than the 1924 Games 👉 At 35°C and 75% humidity, humans can only survive for 6 hours 👉 Heat's health impacts likely mirror broader health inequalities Athletes at the Paris Games faced unprecedented heat challenges, affecting performance and recovery. Adapting to heat is a necessity, not a choice. Read the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3MrGutO #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

AI’s #1 use case? Fraud Richard Anton, Co-Founder and GP of Oxx shares insights on AI's impact on cybercrime and the cybersecurity industry: 📊 Cybercrime costs projected to reach $13.82 trillion by 2028 🤖 AI making cybercrime cheaper and more accessible ⚡ Criminals reacting 43% faster to vulnerabilities 💼 European cybersecurity market to hit $45.69 billion in 2024 Read the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3yMI86p #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

Grit vs Stubbornness in AECS Startups: A Fine Line Patric Hellermann, GP at Foundamental, shares insights on navigating this fine line. Key takeaways: 👉 Grit is like sculpting; stubbornness is like smashing your head against a wall 👉 Information asymmetry between founders and investors complicates diagnosis 👉 Customer actions (not words) are the ultimate truth 👉 AECS complexity makes it easy to justify "just one more pivot" Listen to the podcast episode on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3Mnznmn #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

Memes and mimeticism; reflections on venture capital one year in One year into her journey as a full-time VC. Sarah Drinkwater shares her candid reflections on: 🔹 The power of the founder/investor relationship 🔹 The importance of a clear value proposition 🔹 The rise of memes in VC culture 🔹 Balancing mimeticism and independent thought "True venture capital is meant to be about the risk of the new; finding and funding hard things, weird things, things that are not yet consensus." But how do emerging VCs navigate between originality and the need for follow-on investment? Sarah's take: "Lean into who you are and don't try to be someone you're not." For a refreshing, honest look at the challenges and opportunities in modern VC, check out the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3AREW9W #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

Four pieces of advice for VCs fundraising, from Christian Dorffer - Founder and General Partner of Defiance Capital. 📌 There are too many funds, and capital is spread too thinly. This means emerging managers must develop a compelling strategy (focus, differentiation, portfolio construction) that works even with less AUM. 📌 Your strategy must make you highly competitive to ensure you can win deals. Specialised funds are much more likely to get a share of the best deals, as they can make better picks and add value. 📌 Execute like you already raised your fund. Be in the market, find ways to warehouse deals, put your point of view out, demonstrate how you add value to founders, and create LP FOMO. To succeed, you need to make it happen every day. Tune in on EUVC | 🎧 Link in comments. #EUVCpodcast #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

Leo Capital breaks new ground in Europe with the first close of its Nordic fund Here's why this matters: ✅ First international VC fund to set up directly in Finland ✅ Focus on B2B startups from pre-seed stage onwards ✅ Leveraging Indian tech talent to help Nordic startups expand globally ✅ Backed by Business Finland Venture Capital and global investors "Nordic founders have created a disproportionate number of global success stories from Nokia and Spotify to Unity and Zendesk and we look forward to supporting the next generation of breakout startups." says Shwetank Verma, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Leo Capital Read the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3T4dTyD #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights

Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we’ll cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape with Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen from SuperSeed. Today's topics on the table are: 👉 Telegram founder's arrest that sparks encryption debate 👉 Agentic workflows poised to revolutionize enterprise AI by 2025 👉 VC ecosystem polarizes between mega funds and niche players 👉 UK labour's cautious EU approach may hinder economic growth 👉 AI and mRNA convergence accelerates cancer treatment development 👉 AI regulation and its impact on Europe Tune in on EUVC | 🎧 Link in comments. #EUVCpodcast #venturecapital #angelinvesting #startupfunding #europe

What LPs AND GPs Want From Quarterly Updates by Benedikt Langer, General Manager at The Sutton Firm. 👇 Why it matters.👇 Quarterly updates are essential but often miss the mark for both LPs and GPs. LPs seek more detailed insights—metrics like ARR and revenue growth—beyond just the basics like FMV and invested capital. The lack of direct feedback means EMs could be out of sync with what LPs value most, which might influence their future investment decisions. By refining quarterly updates to align with LP expectations, EMs can strengthen relationships and stand out in a crowded market. Read the full article on EUVC Insights! 🔽 https://buff.ly/3YM4ijM #venturecapital #startupfunding #Europe #EUVCInsights