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From founder to investor, Sebastian Pollok’s journey is a blueprint for operator-led VC. He started his entrepreneurial career in Berlin, built and scaled Amorelie into a profitable e-commerce business. And now, he’s teamed up with Rob to launch an exclusive platform called Visionaries Club, a venture fund built by founders, for founders. Why does it matter? Because backing exceptional founders starts with being one. Listen to Sebastian’s journey on the podcast. Follow us for more stories from Europe’s top VCs.

Building from zero to one is a test of pain tolerance and speed—few make it through. Etienne Boutan, ex-professional athlete turned VC, brings that high-stakes mindset to venture. While most backed away from consumer, he launched Intuition: a €10M fund focused on AI-native consumer plays. His thesis is clear: "All the biggest companies in the world are consumer—at some point, we need them funded." In this episode, Etienne shares why betting on consumer isn’t dead—it’s overdue. Especially in the age of AI. Watch the full conversation on the EUVC YouTube channel.

Corporate venture in Europe is evolving. More strategic. More aligned with long-term value creation. More integrated with startup ecosystems. On 26 August in Copenhagen, the EU CVC Summit brings together the people driving this transformation: -Institutional investors building resilient portfolios. -Corporate leaders balancing innovation with scale. -Founders navigating complex exits. -Policymakers defending Europe's strategic interests. With speakers from Fidelity International, @Novo Nordisk, Pale blue dot, Boozt, Emerald, TDK Ventures, Maersk, and others, will cover what matters: geopolitical context, climate innovation, CVC structure, sustainability frameworks, and post-IPO agility. If corporate innovation is part of your strategy, this is where the conversation is happening. Join us at the EU CVC Summit on 26 August in Copenhagen. [ Registration details in the comments.]

Europe now has over 1,000 impact VC funds—up from just 50 a few years ago. The space has scaled rapidly, but so have the challenges. In this episode, Cyril Gouiffès (European Investment Fund (EIF) breaks down what truly drives performance in impact venture: – Why team quality remains the first filter for LPs – How strong impact metrics are now directly tied to carry – The shift from perception to data: financial and impact returns can align – How asymmetric structures are unlocking private capital at scale A grounded conversation on what it takes to build credible, investable impact funds in today's environment. Watch the full episode on the EUVC YouTube channel

As a B2B SaaS investor, you typically get traction data quickly. But in deep tech? You're dealing with scientific roadmaps, multi-year innovation cycles and far less commercial visibility. Sebastian Pollok, Founding Partner at Visionaries Club, breaks it down: In SaaS, you're benchmarking growth. In industrial tech, you're constantly interfacing with scientists, engineers, and market insiders to even understand the tech. It’s not just investing, it’s decoding the future. 🎧 Catch the full conversation on the EUVC podcast.

What if the smartest way to win in European VC is to stay small? While billion-dollar funds struggle with scale, Jeremy Uzan and the Singular team are quietly rewriting the Series A playbook with just six people and a strategy built on speed, diversity, and founder-first focus. From spotting PhD founders with business brains to deploying capital with zero overhead bloat, their approach is lethal. Discover how Singular is outpacing heavyweight VCs across Europe by being faster, smarter, and radically efficient. Listen now on the European VC Podcast. Follow @euvcpod for more stories on the rebels of venture.

Starting a fund as a solo GP in a down market isn’t just rare—it’s contrarian. When Finn Murphy left Frontline Ventures to launch Nebular, it wasn’t a story of blind optimism. It was a calculated bet backed by strong conviction, a sharpened approach to fundraising, and a deep belief in the role of curiosity in venture. Finn shares the thinking behind his fund strategy, how he reframed LP conversations, and why Europe’s innovation ecosystem needs a cultural shift to stay globally relevant. Check comments for more details.

The incorporation jurisdiction decision—US, UK, Netherlands, or Estonia—fundamentally shapes your venture's trajectory and operational capacity. Through our portfolio experience, we've documented patterns where structural choices have created material consequences: tax inefficiencies impacting capitalisation, jurisdictional barriers affecting investor participation, and incorporation constraints limiting strategic market access. Our Masterclass provides: -Market-tested jurisdiction evaluation frameworks -Strategic approaches to evolving legal structures -Investor-side due diligence methodologies Masterclass: 28 May, 16:30-18:30 GMT+5:30 €200 (EUVC member rate available) Register here - https://lnkd.in/dwjiWXcR

Join a Masterclass with the strategic minds behind incorporation at Spotify, Spring Health, and Panacea. Tom McGinn from Northzone and Réna Kakon from Kara Ventures will share practical frameworks for global incorporation decisions, jurisdiction transitions, and investor-ready structures. Mark your calendars: 28 May, 16:30-18:30 GMT+5:30. Limited availability with preferential pricing for EUVC Community Members. Register here - https://lnkd.in/dwjiWXcR

There's still time — but barely. The "Startup Incorporation Playbook for VCs" masterclass is close, with just a few spots remaining for next week's session. If you're an emerging manager or cross-border investor, this is your chance to learn directly from Northzone's General Counsel and Kara Ventures' GP on: 1. How to guide founders through critical early incorporation decisions 2. Building structures that support rather than hinder global expansion 3. Navigating the complexities of cross-border operations and fundraising Not all advice is created equal. Join us for real frameworks, not generic tips. Final registration closes tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/dwjiWXcR #VentureCapital #StartupAdvisory #EmergingManagers