EUVC

EUVC

EUVC is your go-to podcast for everything European VC. Co-hosted by Andreas Munk Holm and David Cruz e Silva, EUVC features some of the most prominent people from the European VC industry, giving you a fresh new perspective on the industry and geo we love. Follow us and stay in the loop with everything European VC on eu.vc

Episodes

July 16, 2025 60 mins
Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.

This week, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Sarah Drinkwater, Founding Partner at Common Magic, and Anthony Danon, Founder at Rerail, for a deep dive into the rise of solo GPs and micro funds in Europe. Together, they unpack the forces driving this new wave of intentional, nimble VC—why it’s working, how it's evolving...
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Colin Knight, a leading coach in the startup ecosystem, and Mike Reiner, co-founder of 432 Legacy, to dive deep into the emotional and relational dynamics that power — and often derail — the venture journey.

This conversation is part of the Venture Beyond initiative: a space to reflect on the human side of venture, supporting founders and investors in building intentional teams, resili...
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Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture.

This week, Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures, gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture.

They unpack the defense boom powering Europe’s deep tech surge — and ask whether startups should rush in or sit this wave out...
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.

This week, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Nicholas Nelson, founding GP of Archangel, the new defense-first fund going all in on the blunt reality of European strategic autonomy.

Nicholas is no newcomer to this. From advising governments to serving in Afghanistan, launching syndicates, or building dual-use bridges w...
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.

This time, we flip the mic: Jeppe Høier, normally the host, steps into the hot seat in a conversation with Francesco Di Lorenzo, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at CBS and an expert on entrepreneurial and innovation strategy.

In this episode, you’ll get the full backstory on Jeppe—from PwC to CFO...
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Julia Binder (IMD), Manuel Braun (Impact Hub), and Enrique Molina (CircularCo) to unpack the evolving world of circular venture. They dive into why circularity should be viewed as a horizontal investment lens — not a niche — and how startups across materials, manufacturing, and infrastructure are already proving out scalable models.

From textile dyeing to resale logistics and digital...
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Impact Highlight, where we bring you the people and perspectives pushing the boundaries of purpose-driven venture. This week, August Solliv sits down with Dougie Sloan, Managing Director, Impact Venture at Better Society Capital, and Jacqueline van den Ende, Co-founder & CEO of Carbon Equity, to explore how we unlock billions for climate action by rethinking the very architecture of venture ...
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where we connect and champion the voices shaping European venture. Today, we spotlight Lorenzo Franzi, Founding Partner at the Italian Founders Fund, to explore how a new generation of fund managers is reshaping Italy's startup landscape—and why deep empathy, focused strategy, and intentional market building are the foundation.

Lorenzo opens up about his journey from angel investor to in...
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Welcome back to another episode of the EUVC Podcast, your trusted inside track on the people, deals, and dynamics shaping European venture.

This week, Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures, gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture.

They sit down to break down the two sides of the IPO market: the soaring optimism behind Figma’s public debut — and the deep ...
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm talks with Paolo Pio and Matt Cooper, Founding Partners of Exceptional Ventures, to unpack their mission-driven approach to health and wellness investing. They dive into “Joyspan®”, their unique investment thesis which centres on a personal balance between health and happiness, and the growing need to separate science from hype in health tech.

Here’s what’s covered:
  • 02:53 Paolo Pio's Journey to ...
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Rich Ashton to unpack the unique thesis behind FirstPartyCapital, a specialist VC fund backing early-stage founders in the global AdTech and MarTech sector.

Rich explores why this trillion-dollar industry has remained overlooked by mainstream VC, what it takes to be a successful investor in the complex ad ecosystem, and why FirstPartyCapital's massive LP network and deep expertise ar...
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.

This week, Andreas is joined by Oliver Brunschwiler, purpose-driven entrepreneur, former pro snowboarder, and longtime systems thinker, along with Enrique Molina from Chi Impact Capital, co-hosting this deep dive into what it means to lead with purpose, design for circularity, and build organizations that reinvent t...
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At the EUVC Summit, Bernard Dalle (formerly of Index Ventures) and Thomas Kristensen (LGT Capital Partners) shared candid reflections on how to build a venture firm from the inside out. Instead of fixating on star hires and grand strategies, their talk emphasized the compounding power of cultural alignment, junior talent development, and early operational investment.

Drawing on first-hand experience, they unpack what it takes to bui...
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Welcome to the Impact Highlight series, powered by EUVC, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.

This week, August is joined by Emma Steele (Partner at Ascension) and Emily Trant (Head of Impact at Wagestream), two of the most vocal champions for mission-aligned tech in Europe.

In this episode, we explore the nuances of building and backing commercial businesses that generate genuine social value. Emm...
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where Dan Bowyer and Mads Jensen of SuperSeed and Lomax from Outsized Ventures, gather to unpack the macro forces and micro signals shaping European tech and venture.

This week, the trio tackles one of the most geopolitically charged, capital-heavy, and morally complex episodes yet:

🎯 This Week’s Themes:
  • The global reshuffling of power: Israel, Iran, Russia, Ukraine
  • Why defense is back...
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Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC Podcast, where we bring you the people and perspectives shaping European venture.

This week, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Paolo Pio, co-founder and Managing Partner at Exceptional Ventures — a mission-driven early-stage fund investing in the future of human health, fitness, nutrition, and longevity.

Paolo shares how a personal obsession with sleep, metabolism, and fitness evolved into a struct...
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Björn Tremmerie, Head of Technology Fund Investments at the European Investment Fund (EIF), live from the EUVC studio at SuperVenture 2025.

They delve deeply into the true state of European venture capital, examining long-term performance trends, the role of EIF as Europe's policy-aligned capital allocator, and how sovereignty, resilience, and maturity are reshaping the ecosystem.

Her...
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    In this episode, David Cruz e Silva sits down with Andre de Haes, founder of Backed VC, live from SuperVenture 2025 in Berlin.

    Backed is one of Europe’s boldest early-stage funds, known not just for investing in frontier tech but for pioneering a new model of VC community. In this conversation, Andre unpacks the philosophical and practical foundations of their work—from turning a value-add into a moat to why “edge” in venture is mos...
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    Live from SuperVenture 2025 in Berlin, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Jan Miczaika, Partner at HV Capital, one of Europe’s largest and longest-standing venture capital firms.

    Together, they talk about macro trends shaping the future of VC, HV Capital’s unique positioning across funding stages, and offer a refreshingly honest take on ESG, DEI, defense, hype, LP dynamics, and the challenges of building a VC fund.

    This episode is a mu...
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    Welcome to a special emergency episode of the EUVC podcast, where Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Cathy White founder of CEW Communications and her star colleague and former tech.eu managing editor Dan Taylor —two of the most plugged-in voices in European tech media —to dissect the shocking news of TechCrunch Europe’s closure and what’s ahead.

    In this raw and real conversation, they unpack:
    • Why TechCrunch’s downfall signals some...
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