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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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  • EUVC | E427 | Volvo Cars Tech Fund’s Ann-Sofie Ekberg on how to work with corporate stakeholders

    EUVC | E427 | Volvo Cars Tech Fund’s Ann-Sofie Ekberg on how to work with corporate stakeholders
    Mar 13 2025
    In today’s episode of our CVC series, Andreas and our CVC in-house expert, Jeppe Høier, talk with Ann-Sofie Ekberg, CEO of Volvo Cars Tech Fund, the corporate venture arm of Volvo Cars. Founded in 2018, the fund invests directly from Volvo’s balance sheet, backing startups in mobility, sustainability, and digitalization. While prioritizing strategic relevance, the fund maintains a disciplined investment approach, engaging with startups at various stages—predominantly Series A and B, with some selective seed investments.

    Under Ann-Sofie’s leadership, the Tech Fund has developed a structured approach to ensure investments align with Volvo’s readiness to adopt new technologies. She emphasizes the importance of startups having diverse customer bases beyond Volvo to avoid over-reliance. In this conversation, Ann-Sofie also shares insights into balancing strategic and financial priorities, how Volvo collaborates with competitors in CVC, and why she believes platform-based vehicle architectures will unlock faster innovation and startup adoption in the automotive industry.

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    Chapters:

    02:28 Understanding Volvo Cars and Volvo Group
    03:25 Corporate Venture at Volvo Cars
    03:50 Volvo Cars Technology Fund: History and Mission
    05:14 Investment Decisions and Internal Sponsors
    07:06 Seed Investments and Strategic Disruptions
    08:05 Strategic vs. Financial Investments
    10:07 Portfolio Modeling and Investment Criteria
    12:33 Mandate and Budget Flexibility
    14:08 Challenges in the Automotive Industry
    17:40 The Role of Technology and Platforms
    20:04 Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
    22:59 Investment in Battery Technology
    26:17 Collaboration and Scaling Challenges
    33:41 Corporate Venturing and Competition
    39:47 Boardroom Dynamics and Ownership
    44:23 Success Stories and Additional Opportunities
    45:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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    47 m
  • EUVC | E426 | Local Globe’s Emma Phillips on backing unconventional founders and the future of AI-driven work

    EUVC | E426 | Local Globe’s Emma Phillips on backing unconventional founders and the future of AI-driven work
    Mar 12 2025
    Welcome to a new episode of our special series, At The Cap Table Series, where Sarah Finegan, Senior Investor at Antler, talks with Emma Phillips, Investment Partner at LocalGlobe. Local Globe is one of Europe’s most respected early-stage venture firms. Founded by Robin and Saul Klein, Local Globe has backed nearly 300 companies, including 17 unicorns and five IPOs, focusing on B2B software, applied AI, and the future of work.

    With deep entrepreneurial DNA and a commitment to investing in founders at the earliest stages, the firm plays a crucial role in shaping Europe's startup ecosystem. Since joining Local Globe nearly a decade ago, Emma has transitioned from an operating partner to a leading investor, bringing hands-on experience in scaling companies and navigating operational challenges.

    In this conversation, she shares her insights on what makes a great founder, the importance of first-principles thinking, and why exceptional talent can come from anywhere. We also dive into Local Globe’s unique approach to venture investing, the major trends shaping the future of work & AI, why founders should embrace unscalable solutions early on, and why Europe needs to build a more open and accessible venture ecosystem.

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    33 m
  • EUVC | E425 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward and Andrew J. Scott

    EUVC | E425 | This Week in European Tech with Dan Bowyer, Lomax Ward and Andrew J. Scott
    Mar 10 2025
    Welcome to a new episode of the EUVC podcast, where our good friend Dan Bowyer from SuperSeed in a discussion with Andrew J. Scott, Founding Partner at 7percent Ventures, and Lomax Ward, General Partner at Outsized Ventures, to cover recent news and movements in the European tech landscape. 💬
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    1 h y 9 m

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