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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

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Upside is a weekly podcast that unpacks the real news behind the headlines affecting European venture startups and investing. Hosted by Mads and Dan from SuperSeed. 

This week: the EU admits it wrote a bad AI Act (shocking), Sergey Brin is wheeled o... more

Upside is a weekly podcast that unpacks the news and headlines that will affect European venture startups and investing.

This week Dan and Mads go deep on what Hungary's political earthquake means for European capital flows, why Anthropic is speedr... more

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Upside is a weekly podcast that looks behind the headlines affecting European venture, startups and investing. On this week's show...

Anthropic is having the week of its life, Jamie Dimon wants you to know the sky is falling (again), and Germany spe... more

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Every week we look behind the headlines affecting European venture, startups and investing.

This week it's with Lomax from Outsized Ventures, Andrew from 7 Percent, and myself, your host Dan Bowyer from Superseed.

00:00 – Dan declares himself sex... more

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Every week, we look behind the headlines to explore what's coming down the track that will affect European venture, start-ups and investing. 

00:00 — Meet Harry Destecroix Dan butchers the fund status (already closed, Dan), Harry sets out the SCVC t... more

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Every week on Upside, we try to unpack the news that's going to affect European venture, start-ups and investing. If you're a founder, GP, or LP, this is the show for you to catch up on the week's shenanigans.

Hosted by Dan Bowyer, Mads Jensen, and ... more

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Every week we dig into the news affecting European venture, startups and investing. 

This week, Trump may have speed-run a global recession. Europe is having a moment. Cursor might be toast. And Jensen Huang promises a chip that will "surprise the w... more

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Every week we unpack the real stories behind the headlines affecting European venture. 

Hosts: Dan, Lomax and Mads - All European early stage VCs.

02:00 — Why Hormuz matters more than you think. 

04:08 — Europe: affected, not influential. Europe k... more

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Harry Destecroix
Founder with PhD in chemistry; founder of Ziylo; Science Create; SCVC; charity work
Ziylo (sold to Novo Nordisk); Science Create; SCVC
Episode: The AI Token Economy - Europe Finally Writes a Big Cheque - Cursor Caught Out
Sam Marchant
Investor, builder of AI startups, and host of the Now We Build podcast.
Forward Pursuit
Episode: Is AI Simply Making Work More Fun?
Dan Gray
Ex-head of Insights at Equidam, voice behind Credistik, and writer on venture capital.
Episode: 10 Venture Predictions - The Picks & Nix For '26!
Nicholas Nelson
Founder of Archangel, a defense tech VC firm
Archangel
Episode: Upside #61 - Defence Special PLUS what IS the AI bubble really?
Joe Knowles
Venture Capitalist at Smedvig Ventures
Smedvig Ventures
Episode: Upside #53 - EU vs US Wealth Creation, Energy Breakthroughs, M&A Boom Means?
Jo Living
Founder of ACES High, using poker to teach business skills.
ACES High
Episode: Upside Special - Poker Power For Founders & Investors
Chris Elphick
New head of venture capital at the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA)
British Venture Capital Association
Episode: Upside #40 - Pension Cash *Will* Unlock UK VC - But when, how & so what?
Pete Ward
Co-founder of Humanity, focusing on human longevity through AI
Humanity
Episode: Upside #32 - Tech to kill, tech to heal.
Karin Nielsen
Founder, operator, and product expert
Episode: Upside #31 - The Grind is Back

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Dan Bowyer
Host of Upside; Connected with SuperSeed; leads discussions on VC, startups, and European tech.

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Upside Ep #60 — Germany's White Gold, The UK's Red Ink, and Reinventing VC
Q: What are your thoughts on Germany's lithium find?
It could make Europe more self-sufficient in battery technology, but the regional challenges in extraction and permitting could hinder progress.
Upside #48 - Defence The Only Game In Town? Are We Peak LLM? WFH Killing Me Softly...
Q: Is there a moral line to be drawn in investing in defense?
Investing in defense might be seen as important for protecting citizens and maintaining a way of life, despite personal reservations about militarization.
Upside #38 - Turkish Tech, Tough Love & Trends for '25
Q: What do you think is the upcoming trend in 2025?
Dilek suggested a notable shift towards defense, cybersecurity, and AI companies.
Upside #38 - Turkish Tech, Tough Love & Trends for '25
Q: What has caught your eye in the news this week?
Dilek mentioned Murati's significant fundraising and advancements in AI.
Upside #39 - Lab Grown Meat Back On? Euro-Funds Swim In Cash & Why Anti-Trust Wins
Q: Will we see more investment now going into this layer of food tech?
Mads thinks we might be a bit early for substantial investment in food tech, waiting on further scaling solutions.

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A sharp, technology-forward discussion focused on startups, venture capital, and the European tech ecosystem. Episodes routinely thread together insights on AI adoption in enterprises, the shifting economics of hyperscalers, geopolitical and policy factors affecting funding, and strategic bets in defense, health, and industrial tech. The conversation often centers on capital dynamics, regulatory developments, and practical execution for founders navigating scaling, talent, and international opportunities. Noteworthy angles include European sovereignty in technology, the evolving SaaS and data-center landscapes, and the tension between big platform ecosystems and independent startup builders. This show tends to attract decision-makers and in... more

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