Robert Lacher, Visionaries Club On On Bridging The Gap Between Old Family Businesses And The European Startup Ecosystem

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In this episode of the EUVC podcast, Andreas discusses with Robert Lacher, a Founding Partner of Visionaries Club. Robert's journey in VC is impressive. He was also one of the Founding Partners of La Famiglia when they launched their first fund, and he's since gone on to make waves with Visionaries Club. Let's talk numbers for a moment:

Visionaries Club currently manages a total of $350 million USD
$185 million seed fund
$165 million early growth fund

Headquartered in both Germany and the UK, with offices in London and Berlin, Visionaries Club has strategically positioned itself at the heart of Europe's tech ecosystem. Their focus? Seed and early growth stages, particularly in the B2B and software sectors. Robert’s investments include Personio, Choco, Miro, Pigment, Tacto, and Babbel, just to name a few.
Today, we'll dive deep into Robert's strategy, exploring why they've structured their funds the way they have, and getting his insights on the European VC landscape. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will leave you with a new appreciation for the intricacies of venture capital in Europe. So, without further ado, let's welcome Robert Lacher to the show!
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Chapters:

00:03 Meet Robert Lacker: Founding Partner of Visionaries Club
00:14 Visionaries Club: Fund Size and Focus
03:13 Robert's Journey into Venture Capital
04:14 Connecting Old and New Economies
08:48 The Role of Family Entrepreneurs in Innovation
18:17 Visionaries Club's Unique Approach
28:53 Challenges and Opportunities in European VC
36:51 Introduction to S16 VC and Its Impact
37:28 Upcoming Content Collaboration with S16 VC
38:03 Key Learnings from the Last Decade
39:04 The Ikigai Framework for Passion and Profession
41:02 Overcoming Setbacks and Failures
42:54 Networking and Learning in Venture Capital
45:14 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
47:52 The Importance of Risk-Taking
57:21 Local vs. Pan-European VC Strategies
01:01:38 Manufacturing Serendipity in Venture Capital

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