In this episode of the Savvy Capital Show, host Christopher Pruijsen interviews Vadim Rogovskiy, founder of Rebel Capital. Vadim shares his journey from being a serial founder to a venture capitalist and now an operator focused on acquiring VC orphan companies. He discusses the challenges and opportunities in the acquisition space, particularly for software companies, and outlines his strategies for building a successful portfolio. The conversation delves into the importance of operational efficiency, the capital stack for acquisitions, and the future growth plans for Rebel Capital, aiming for $100 million in ARR by 2030.

Timeline:

• 00:00 Introduction to Vadim Rogovskiy and Rebel Capital
• 01:09 Transition from VC to Operator Investor
• 02:22 The Concept of VC Orphan Companies
• 04:48 Rebel Capital's Acquisition Strategy
• 07:34 Navigating Distressed Assets and Profitable Businesses
• 09:15 Understanding the Capital Stack for Acquisitions
• 12:53 Building Playbooks and Leveraging AI
• 14:51 Operational Efficiencies and Team Dynamics
• 17:21 Future Growth Plans for Rebel Capital
• 20:12 Sourcing Companies and Proprietary Strategies
• 22:50 The Role of VCs in Distressed Companies
• 25:49 Lessons Learned from the First Acquisition
• 29:47 Aiming for $100 Million in ARR by 2030