This week's happenings in startup and investing land. Getting underneath VC, and discussing how to better support the European startup eco-system. Every week we share what's been on our mind and get under the skin of VC, investing, startups and founder psychology. From the team behind SuperSeed who invest in technical teams solving difficult business problems. The network is run on LinkedIn so joi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||
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Upside #62 w/ Dan and Mads from SuperSeed plus Ben from Bullhound Capital
Key Topics
• Fundraising climate in European for VC - friend or foe?
• Goldman Sachs’ Industry Ventures acquisition - getting into alternatives?!
• Nobel Prize in Economics: W... more
Voices: Nicholas Nelson (Archangel) • Dan • Lomax • Mads
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• Defence-first wins on capability and returns; primes are partners and channels.
• Helsing: buys platforms/revenue for access; layers AI—different from Anduril’s buy-TRL-tech + scale m... more
🎧 Upside Ep #60 — “White Gold, Red Ink, and Reinventing VC”
Hosts: Dan · Lomax · Andrew
Recorded: Oct 2, 2025
01:00 – Quick News Highlights
• 🇺🇸 US Shutdown — $15B GDP loss per week; political theatre more than fiscal risk.
• 🇬🇧 Labour Party... more
Yes we're European VCs so YES we're talking AI and defence! But there's still more of the pie to eat, so dig in.
02:00 🇬🇧 UK in the doldrums
* Little to no growth (1.5% vs US 3.8%).
* Inflation stubborn at 3.8%.
* 130k jobs lost since last budget.... more
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Focusing on the current challenges and opportunities within the European startup ecosystem, the discussion revolves around venture capital, investment trends, and the psychological insights of founders. Episodes are rich in analysis, covering issues such as the effects of economic changes on startup funding, innovations in technology like artificial intelligence, and the role of government policies in fostering a competitive environment. The conversations often engage with notable figures in the tech and investment world, providing listeners with diverse perspectives on how to navigate and thrive in this dynamic landscape. Each episode aims to equip entrepreneurs and investors with the knowledge and tools necessary to support and revitalize... more
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