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 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.

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  • VC | E474 | Günther & Enrique on Redesigning Capital for Circular Futures & Europe’s Systemic Sustainability Shift

    VC | E474 | Günther & Enrique on Redesigning Capital for Circular Futures & Europe’s Systemic Sustainability Shift
    May 22 2025
    In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm is joined by Günther Dobrauz-Saldapenna and Enrique Molina from Qi Impact Capital to explore how capital can be deployed with purpose to accelerate the circular economy. From personal stories to portfolio-level insight, this conversation shows how values-based investing can be compatible with venture returns.Günther and Enrique unpack the urgency of systems change, how storytelling shapes capital flows, and why they believe Europe’s sustainability movement is at a critical inflection point, despite the headwinds.Here’s what’s covered:
    • 02:18 Qi Impact Capital’s Holistic Investment Thesis
    • 03:27 Günther’s Journey: From PwC to Circularity Champion
    • 05:34 Why Capital is the Catalyst for Circular Innovation
    • 06:37 Narratives, Regulation & the Sustainability Backlash
    • 08:50 Storytelling, Identity & Investment Decision-Making
    • 13:30 What ‘Conscious Capital’ Really Means
    • 17:17 Case Studies: OceanSafe, Vital & ID Genève
    • 22:53 Designing Products for Reusability & Impact
    • 25:41 The Financial Returns Behind Circular Success
    • 29:45 Tensions in Consumer Behavior: Circular vs. Fast Fashion
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    35 m
  • VC | E473 | Marcus Behrendt of BMW iVentures: Hedging the Future of Mobility, One Strategic Bet at a Time

    VC | E473 | Marcus Behrendt of BMW iVentures: Hedging the Future of Mobility, One Strategic Bet at a Time
    May 21 2025
    Marcus Behrendt, Managing Partner at BMW iVentures, joins Andreas and Jeppe to explore how corporate venture capital can drive transformation in Europe’s most iconic industries. From autonomy to AI and natural-fiber composites, the episode dives deep into how BMW’s venture arm scans, invests, and hedges across global markets while staying rooted in strategy and sustainability.🎧 Here’s what’s covered:
    • 04:11 Investment Focus: From Smart Supply Chains to Sustainability
    • 09:56 The Auto Industry in Flux: Disruption, Legacy & Tesla’s Vertical Model
    • 14:31 Integration vs. Modularity: What Will Define the Next Automotive Leaders
    • 17:01 Avoiding the Kodak Trap: Why Culture Eats Strategy in Corporate Innovation
    • 25:56 Leveraging the Core: Staying Close to BMW’s Strategic Heartbeat
    • 28:04 Natural Fibers & Rare Earths: Investing for CO2 Impact and Supply Chain Resilience
    • 34:42 Scaling Autonomy in the Real World: From Car Plants to Ports
    • 37:33 Europe's Structural Weakness: Legal Complexity and Inconsistent ESOPs
    • 44:11 Pensions, Politics & the Case for Venture Policy Engagement
    • 47:04 Why BMW iVentures Remains a Single-LP Fund—and Proud of It
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    49 m
  • VC | E472 | Oliver Holle on Europe's VC Momentum, Political Engagement & Global Alliances

    VC | E472 | Oliver Holle on Europe's VC Momentum, Political Engagement & Global Alliances
    May 20 2025
    In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Oliver Holle, Founding Partner at Speedinvest, to unpack Europe’s current position in the global venture landscape. Fresh off the EUVC Summit and gearing up for GITEX, Oliver brings the heat — calling out flawed narratives, making the case for political engagement by founders and VCs, and breaking down the strategic implications of geopolitical capital shifts.Oliver shares how Europe is better positioned than its reputation suggests, why AI represents a public narrative opportunity for tech, and how learning from private equity could help European VCs build durable winners. From silent fund shutdowns to the rise of solo GPs, this episode is a crash course in navigating the new European venture normal.Here’s what’s covered:
    • 03:46 Key Relationships in the Founder-VC Dynamic
    • 09:56 Navigating Power Dynamics in Founder-VC Relationships
    • 22:03 The Importance of Team Dynamics in Startups
    • 26:05 Building Effective Communication and Culture in Growing Teams
    • 28:44 The Challenge of Team Dynamics in VC Firms
    • 32:36 Addressing Ego Issues in Leadership
    • 38:32 The Evolving Role of Founders
    • 47:12 Self-Reflection and Personal Growth
    • 55:12 The Importance of Energy Management
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    1 h
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