Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week скачать в хорошем качестве

Jens Lapinski: From Founding $200m Angel Fund to Backing 100x Return with One Investment Every Week

On this episode of The OpenVC Podcast, we’re joined by Jens Lapinski, Co-Founder of Angel Invest, one of Europe’s most active VC funds. 🚀 With over $200 million under management and making one investment every week, Jens and Angel Invest have become key players in the European startup ecosystem. In this episode, Jens shares: • The story behind one of his portfolio’s 100x cash-on-cash returns 🔥 • How he decides the right time to sell portfolio positions 💡 • The unique strategies that power Angel Invest’s success 🌟 Jens Lapinski on LinkedIn:   / jenslapinski   Angel Invest: https://angelinvest.ventures/ Sponsor Spot: Intercom helps founders by making customer service 24/7 with AI-powered tools that handle 50% of inquiries instantly. From personal AI agents to enhanced inboxes, Intercom has you covered. Get your first year of AI-first customer service products free with code "OPENVC" at https://tinyurl.com/intercomovc. OpenVC is a fast-growing platform trusted by 1,000+ startup founders monthly to help with fundraising. Tools include automated pitch deck feedback, investor matching, outreach follow-ups, and more. Learn more here: https://openvc.app/to/rec6zXUTkD5IZ907g Chapters: 00:00 The Journey of an Angel Investor 04:41 Investment Thesis and Strategy at Angel Invest 05:14 Identifying No-Brainer Investments 09:28 The Role of Coaching and Reflection 13:20 Managing Co-Founder Conflicts 16:46 Vesting and Protecting Founders 19:42 Navigating Challenges in Startups 24:18 Strategic Exits and Timing 26:28 Diverse Investment Strategies 30:12 Challenges of Fund Management 34:51 Learning from Missed Opportunities 38:44 Key Factors for Pre-Seed Success #JensLapinski #AngelInvest #StartupInvesting #VCInsights #PortfolioStrategy #EuropeanStartups #VentureCapital #OpenVC #podcast