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The European VCKamel Zeroual on Building Europe’s Next Powerhouse Seed FundIn this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Kamel Zeroual, GP of Varsity, one of Europe’s boldest new funds out of Paris. Varsity is making waves—not just for their ambition to build a pan-European fund with global aspirations, but for already closing €120M+ toward a first-time fund targeting €150M.Kam breaks down what makes Varsity different: a team with deep operator and investor experience, a track record spanning over 100 startups, and an agnostic but conviction-led strategy focused on next-gen SaaS, fintech, healthtech, and climate.🎧 Here’s what’s covered:* 00:00 – Introduction to Varsity and te...2025-06-0627 min
The European VCRina Onur on Offboarding as a VC Partner, Istanbul’s Gaming Boom & the Tug-of-War Between Building and InvestingIn this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Rina Onur, co-founder of Peak and formerly of 500 Istanbul, for a raw and rare conversation about stepping back as a VC partner—and what it takes to switch hats between operator and investor. Together with Enis Hulli, they unpack the story behind Rina’s exit from fund management, her next chapter with Spyke Games, and the unique DNA behind Turkey’s explosive gaming ecosystem.This one’s both personal and analytical—a crash course in partnership dynamics, performance-driven ecosystems, and what founders truly need from their VCs (and what they...2025-06-0352 min
LiteradioTimo Brandt: Oder die Löwengrube„Daniel und Lynn teilen nicht nur ihr Leben, sondern auch ihre Leidenschaft für die Literatur: Lynn als Romanautorin, Daniel als Lyriker. Doch Daniels Krankheit verändert alles. Ihr gemeinsames Leben wird intensiver und zugleich fragiler. Mit einem sensiblen Blick werden ihre Beweggründe und Beziehungen bis ins Detail reflektiert, ihre literarischen Werke und Gedanken tief durchleuchtet. Doch die Krankheit stellt alles auf die Probe, zersetzt ihre Liebe und zwingt sie an einen Wendepunkt. Inmitten von Literatur, Liebe und Verlust zeigt sich, wie fein das Gewebe menschlicher Verbindungen ist. Ein Buch voller Einsicht, Weisheit und Klarheit – eine Erkundung der feinen...2025-05-1929 min
Venture Europe: Entrepreneurship | Technology | Venture Capital | Eu/AccDaniel Keiper-Knorr - Speed and direction, Gap and the growth stages, Working with weird and exceptional people, The need for specialisation when scaling and the magic slideDaniel Keiper-Knorr - one of the co-founders and Managing partners at SpeedInvest, a leading European early stage VC. Daniel role is capital formation, capital markets and investor relations.Starting in 2011 as an angel fund, today Speedinvest is a 1B euro European powerhouse investing in startups at the earliest phases.With 5 specialized investment teams with 40+ investment managers they offer founders a deep understanding of their space and a broad network in their target industries.Some of their flagship investments include wefox, schüttflix, goStudent, coachhub and primer.During this episode we...2025-02-2024 min
Orte und WorteMit Susanne Gregor am Wiener HauptbahnhofPaulina verdient als alleinerziehende Krankenschwester in der Slowakei zuwenig, um ihren beiden Jungs eine Zukunft bieten zu können. So entschließt sie sich, zwei Wochen im Monat in Oberösterreich in einer Familie die alte Mutter zu pflegen, die nach einem Schlaganfall Hilfe braucht. Während sie in Österreich zur unverzichtbaren Familienmanagerin wird, entgleitet ihr ihr eigenes Leben in der Slowakei. "Halbe Leben" erzählt von einem Beziehungsgeflecht zwischen Ost und West, vom Dienen und Herrschen, von gegenseitigen Abhängigkeiten und einer modernen Dienstleistungsgesellschaft, die Menschen erster und zweiter Klasse kennt.
Stephan Ozsváth hat die Autorin...2025-01-3044 min
Capital Conversations: Insights into the World of Venture CapitalPart 2: Exploring the craft of fund sizing and modelling, with Daniel Keiper-KnorrHow do investors strike the delicate balance between fund size, investment strategy, and portfolio construction to maximize returns?In today's markets, that's a tricky question. VCs need to keep one eye on waning IPO activity and intensifying competition while also grappling with unpredictable market dynamics.One firm that has done this successfully is Speedinvest – much to the credit of its co-founding partner Daniel Keiper-Knorr. The firm focuses on early-stage investments and has offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna, and total assets under management exceeding €1bn. In this episode of Capital Conversations, Keipe...2024-10-1120 min
Capital Conversations: Insights into the World of Venture CapitalExploring the craft of fund sizing and modelling, with Daniel Keiper-KnorrHow do investors strike the delicate balance between fund size, investment strategy, and portfolio construction to maximize returns?In today's markets, that's a tricky question. VCs need to keep one eye on waning IPO activity and intensifying competition while also grappling with unpredictable market dynamics.One firm that has done this successfully is Speedinvest – much to the credit of its co-founding partner Daniel Keiper-Knorr. The firm focuses on early-stage investments and has offices in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna, and total assets under management exceeding €1bn. In this episode of Capital Conversations, Keipe...2024-09-3020 min
TNW PodcastDaniel Keiper-Knorr on startups and funding; fusion power in Europe delayed againWelcome to the new episode of the TNW Podcast — the show where we discuss the latest developments in the European technology ecosystem and feature interviews with some of the most interesting people in the industry.In today’s episode, Andrii talks about fusion energy in Europe, 'the war on floppy disks', and more.The guest of the show is Daniel Keiper-Knorr, general partner at Speedinvest, with his vision on the early-stage startup ecosystem in Europe, the market consolidation processes, and a few things around that.Here are the stories and things mentioned in t...2024-07-1035 min
The European VCRaising 500 M€ with Daniel Keiper-Knorr, Founding Partner at Speedinvest.We sat down with Daniel Keiper Knorr, founding partner of Speedinvest for a discussion on what he thinks allowed them to raise 500 million during and after the tech reset.What ensued was a conversation revealing how Speedinvest decided to diverge from traditional VC practices by dedicating substantial resources including the full time attention Daniel, one of the founding partners, to fundraising and investor relations. This conversation ONLY focuses on the raise process, dynamics and learnings, to understand the thesis behind the fund, go read the original launch post of Speedinvest IV by Oliver Holle. 2024-04-1831 min
EUVCDaniel Keiper-Knorr, Founding Partner at Speedinvest on Raising 500M€ through the tech reset | E299We sat down with Daniel Keiper Knorr, founding partner of Speedinvest for a discussion on what he thinks allowed them to raise 500 million during and after the tech reset.What ensued was a conversation revealing how Speedinvest decided to diverge from traditional VC practices by dedicating substantial resources including the full time attention Daniel, one of the founding partners, to fundraising and investor relations.This conversation ONLY focuses on the raise process, dynamics and learnings, to understand the thesis behind the fund, go read the original launch post of Speedinvest IV by Oliver Holle.2024-04-1831 min
EUVCGP/LP Roundtable on The State of European VC Fundraising | E297In this roundtable, we pull the curtain back on some of the core insights from our upcoming State of European VC Fundraising-report and dive deep on the impact of the tech reset for fundraising managers, discuss GP/LP dynamics and uncover how VCs best navigate the current fundraising environment. For the conversation, we brought together some of the most respected investors in our ecosystem:Daniel Keiper-Knorr, Founding GP at SpeedinvestJoe Schorge, Founding GP at Isomer CapitalEkaterina Almasque, General Partner at OpenOceanChristian Hjort Pedersen, VC Fund Investor at IIP Denmark..And to moderate the whole thing; Tom Hughes Ellis & eu...2024-04-111h 33
The European VCGP/LP Roundtable on The State of European VC FundraisingIn this roundtable, we pull the curtain back on some of the core insights from our upcoming State of European VC Fundraising-report and dive deep on the impact of the tech reset for fundraising managers, discuss GP/LP dynamics and uncover how VCs best navigate the current fundraising environment. For the conversation, we brought together some of the most respected investors in our ecosystem: Daniel Keiper-Knorr, Founding GP at SpeedinvestJoe Schorge, Founding GP at Isomer CapitalEkaterina Almasque, General Partner at OpenOceanChristian Hjort Pedersen, VC Fund Investor...2024-04-111h 33
The European VCEUVC #247: Colin Daymond Hanna, Balderton on purpose, empathy and prioritizationToday we have Colin Daymond Hanna with us. Colin is a Partner at Balderton. And I think it goes without saying that I need not introduce this firm; but just in case anyone listening in has just started in venture, I’ll say that in the two decades since Balderton’s founding, they have worked with hundreds of extraordinary European founders, and have raised eight funds totalling more than 3bn Euros. At Balderton, Colin invests in purpose-driven, product-focused founders spanning verticals including Cloud, Consumer, Crypto, and Fintech. Colin has led the investments into Fuse Energy (formerly Tesseract), Ory, Supernormal, AnyT...2023-11-1653 min
Real Estate PioneersEp 22 - Die Zukunft des Bauens: Wie Startups mit Venture Capital die Immobilienbranche revolutionieren - mit Daniel Keiper-Knorr, General Partner bei SpeedinvestSend us a textIn dieser Folge von Real Estate Pioneers tauchen wir ein in die Welt des Venture Capitals und seine revolutionäre Kraft im Immobiliensektor.Ludwig von Busse spricht mit Daniel Keiper-Knorr, General Partner bei Speedinvest, über die Dynamik von Startups und ihre beeindruckende Wirkung auf die Immobilienbranche.Das erwartet Sie:1. Speedinvests Aufstieg im VC-Markt: „Von der Gründung zum Milliarden-Fonds: Speedinvests Erfolgsrezept.“2. VC als Innovationsmotor: „Venture Capital: Schlüssel für technologische Durchbrüche im Immobiliensektor.“3. Baubranche im Wandel: „Startups führen: Digitale Revolution von Baustoffbesch...2023-11-141h 02Real Estate Network – Deutschlands grösstes Immobilien-Podcast-Netzwerk - mit Alexander Schmid von IRECCReal Estate Pioneers: Ep 22 - Die Zukunft des Bauens: Wie Startups mit Venture Capital die Immobilienbranche revolutionieren - mit Daniel Keiper-Knorr, General Partner bei SpeedinvestSend us a textIn dieser Folge von Real Estate Pioneers tauchen wir ein in die Welt des Venture Capitals und seine revolutionäre Kraft im Immobiliensektor.Ludwig von Busse spricht mit Daniel Keiper-Knorr, General Partner bei Speedinvest, über die Dynamik von Startups und ihre beeindruckende Wirkung auf die Immobilienbranche.Das erwartet Sie:1. Speedinvests Aufstieg im VC-Markt: „Von der Gründung zum Milliarden-Fonds: Speedinvests Erfolgsrezept.“2. VC als Innovationsmotor: „Venture Capital: Schlüssel für technologische Durchbrüche im Immobiliensektor.“3. Baubranche im Wandel: „Startups führen: Digitale Revolution von Baustoffbesch...2023-11-141h 02
The European VCEUVC #201, Daniel Keiper-Knorr of Speedinvest on Key Insights on Fundraising in MENAThe sails of anticipation are billowing as the Expand North Star Conference emerges on the horizon. Venture capital partners and limited partners alike are charting their course towards Dubai, a city known for its innovation and strategic significance and the streets flow with gold - or do they? Read on to find out. With the eu.vc delegation slowly coming together for our visit to the conference (reach out if you wanna join!), we delve into a candid conversation with Daniel Keiper-Knorr, an influential figure in the venture capital landscape and a driving force behind the esteemed...2023-08-0833 min
EUVCEUVC #201 Daniel Keiper-Knorr, SpeedinvestToday we are happy to welcome Daniel, founding partner at Speedinvest. one of Europe’s most active early-stage investors with more than €1 billion AuM and 40+ investors based in Berlin, London, Munich, Paris, and Vienna. At Speedinvest, Daniel covers limited partner relations and fundraising both on the fund and portfolio levels.Daniel started his professional career as a stockbroker and private banker with ErsteBank in Vienna and Credit Suisse in Zurich. In 2000, he teamed up with Oliver Holle and Werner Zahnt in their Fintech startup, offering mobile payments to the media, entertainment and information industries. In 2006, they sold their star...2023-08-0832 min
Scaleup Valley Podcast283 Why Speedinvest is investing in Emerging Markets | Daniel Keiper-Knorr, Partner at SpeedinvestOn this episode of the Scale Up Valley Podcast, Mike Dias speaks with Daniel Keiper-Knorr, General Partner at Speedinvest.
Key Takeaways:
The most innovative companies are created in the most turbulent times.
The Speedinvest thesis evolution
Why Speedinvest is investing in Emerging Markets
Good Talent grows everywhere
A match made in heaven: why founders should choose a fund that shares values and provides real expertise
A differential look into the different emerging markets
The importance of storytelling in fundraising. Audience first.
How to raise from LPs2023-04-1347 min
Made in Germany 2.0#65 mit Daniel Keiper-Knorr, General Partner Speedinvest500 Mio. EUR in die richtigen Startups, zur richtigen Zeit investieren. Das ist, vereinfacht gesagt, der Job von Daniel. Gemeinsam hat er seit 2011 Speedinvest, einen der erfolgreichsten und größten Early-Stage VC Fonds in Europa mit aufgebaut. Doch das aktuelle Marktumfeld ist auch für erfahrene Investoren herausfordernd: Geringere Bewertungen, Schwierigkeiten in späteren Finanzierungsrunden, Inflation etc. etc. - Grund genug mal darüber zu sprechen, welchen Wert Krisen für Unternehmer:innen haben! Und damit direkt rein in die Folge :)
Imprint: www.sustaind.de2023-02-091h 00
Finscale[ENG] #135 - Daniel Keiper-Knorr (Speedinvest) - Investor relations: the secret ingredient of VCsThe crucial role investor relations plays in the VC world is just one of the topics we dive into with Daniel during this episode. You’ll discover that not only is this a subject that Speedinvest takes very seriously but more often than not, investor relations is not given the kudos it deserves. What we find out is that there's clearly a parallel to start-up funding rounds and it’s no laughing matter when it comes to institutional investors.
Daniel gives us a behind-the-scenes look at this Austrian based VC's modus operandi, the tools they use, how thei...2023-01-1735 minFinscale in English#7 - Daniel Keiper-Knorr (Speedinvest) - Investor relations: the secret ingredient of VCsThe crucial role investor relations plays in the VC world is just one of the topics we dive into with Daniel during this episode. You’ll discover that not only is this a subject that Speedinvest takes very seriously but more often than not, investor relations is not given the kudos it deserves. What we find out is that there's clearly a parallel to start-up funding rounds and it’s no laughing matter when it comes to institutional investors.
Daniel gives us a behind-the-scenes look at this Austrian based VC's modus operandi, the tools they use, how thei...2023-01-1535 minFinscale in English[EXCERPT] #7 - Daniel Keiper-Knorr (Speedinvest) - Investor relations: the secret ingredient of VCsThis is an excerpt from the episode published on Sunday.
The crucial role investor relations plays in the VC world is just one of the topics we dive into with Daniel during this episode. You’ll discover that not only is this a subject that Speedinvest takes very seriously but more often than not, investor relations is not given the kudos it deserves. What we find out is that there's clearly a parallel to start-up funding rounds and it’s no laughing matter when it comes to institutional investors.
Daniel gives us a behind-the-scenes look at t...2023-01-1307 min
Unicorn Bakery - Wie Startup Gründer erfolgreiche Firmen aufbauenDürfen VCs Moral haben oder geht es letztlich nur ums Geld? – Daniel Keiper-Knorr, SpeedinvestEin 10 Mio. Euro-Fund zu Beginn in 2011, kürzlich haben sie einen insgesamt 500 Euro-schweren-Fund bekanntgegeben: Daniel Keiper-Knorr gehört mit Speedinvest zur Elite der Seed Stage VCs. Doch wie viel Moral muss ein VC eigentlich haben – wie viel Moral darf er sich überhaupt erlauben? Und dreht sich der Markt für Gründer wirklich so dramatisch, wie es scheint?Was du lernst:
Du investierst in eine Firma, die später pleite geht – ist das ein Fehler oder ein Learning?
Dürfen VCs überhaupt Moral haben oder geht es nur ums Geld? Am Beispiel von Klarna
Wie verändern sich ge...2022-12-3028 min
Destination MarriageEpisode #52 - LuLaRich - our thoughts on the new Documentary about Lularoe• We recently watched the documentary called LulaRich which is a popular and well known MLM on comfortable clothing or magical like leggings that fit every and all shape. Yes, who doesn’t like a piece of clothing that fits all…right?!! And better yet..this was a product that if you “put your whole heart and soul into it” would determine the success of your business and your financial freedom. And mind you this MLM was targeting women who were typically stay at home moms that were daily struggling with their financial choices in order to make ends meet.
• We’re go...2021-11-1746 min
1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast427th 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship Podcast With Daniel Keiper-Knorr, SpeedInvest - 1Mby1M Entrepreneurship PodcastDaniel Keiper-Knorr is Founder and General Partner at SpeedInvest, a venture firm based in Vienna. It’s great to see exciting energy and activity in Vienna, one of my favorite cities.
2019-02-1225 min
Spectology: The Science Fiction Book Club Podcast2.3: The Sparrow vs. The Star (Minisode)A short episode to tide you over this week! We discuss Arther C. Clarke's The Star (pdf), comparing and constrating it to The Sparrow. Full spoilers for both the story (it's only 4 pages, you should read it!) and The Sparrow.
This is a relatively clean episode that's mostly about how and why people lose their faith and whether science fiction generally does a good job at handling this question.
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In addition, we realized that our links to related works aren't showing up in all podcatchers. Here are the links from the last epi...2018-05-2914 minSpectology: The Science Fiction Book Club Podcast2.2: The Sparrow Post-ReadNow that everyone's had time to read it, it's time to talk about The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell in detail. Did we like the book? Were the characters compelling? Did the end work for us? Was it an effective alegorical exploration of the Columbian contact with the Americas? And why are the answers to all these questions "no"?
This book featured a lot of graphic imagery, so be aware we have in-depth discussions of rape, torture, and isolation in this episode.
If you'd like to skip the discussion of the plot and jump right to ou...2018-05-222h 35
Connected to Chicago with Bill CameronConnected to Chicago (02-25-2018)Bill Cameron talks with Representative Daniel Lipinski. They discuss jobs, and the middle class, as well as what Lipinski wants to accomplish in office. They also discuss pro-life/pro-choice issues, gay rights, gas taxes and gun control issues.
In this week's round table segment, Bill Cameron is joined by Greg Hinz of Crain's, and Lynn Sweet of the Chicago Sun Times. They discuss issues with gun control, amidst the aftermath of the school shooting in Florida.
This week's community spotlight segment with Jennifer Keiper focuses on the increase in romance scams, how they are carried out, who is often targeted, an...2018-02-2347 min
Connected to Chicago with Bill CameronRichard J. Daley, Vehicle Safety Technologies - Connected To Chicago (01/01/2017)Bill Cameron plays his audio collection from his years covering Mayor Richard J. Daley. December 20th marked 40 years since the former mayor's death.
My car does what? Automakers have been offering new vehicle safety technologies designed to prevent crashes but how much do you know about what your car can do? Dr. Daniel McGehee, Director of the University of Iowa National Advanced Driving Simulator talks with Jennifer Keiper about the various technologies and what they do, whether automakers are doing enough to educate consumers about what is available, and offers suggestions for utilizing the technology in slipper conditions.2016-12-3146 min