In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, our Managing Partner, Carlos Eduardo Espinal, discusses the complexities of investing in deeptech, dual-use and the defence sector. He's joined by two distinguished guests from defence and investment backgrounds: Nicola Sinclair, General Partner at Twin Track Ventures, and Samuel Burrell, Partner at Expeditions Fund.
Nicola begins the conversation by explaining her motivation for founding Twin Track, highlighting the need to connect startups with the defence and security sectors and detailing her approach to evaluating deep tech investments. Sam then discusses his transition from military service to venture capital and emphasizes the importance of understanding end-user needs in defense tech investments.
This insightful conversation covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The challenges of dual-use technologies
- The role of prime contractors
- The evolving geopolitical landscape
- Investment opportunities in space technology
- The future of defence tech investments
Show Notes:
Nicola Sinclair - linkedin.com/in/nicola-sinclair-
Samuel Burrell - linkedin.com/in/samuelrburrell
Carlos Eduardo Espinal - linkedin.com/in/carloseduardoespinal
Twin Track Ventures - twintrack.vc
Expeditions Fund - expeditionsfund.com
Seedcamp - seedcamp.com
Sam’s weekly newsletter This Week in Dual-Use [www.samuelburrell.com]
“Working with Defence & Security” Survey. The results will be released on 14 November 2025
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In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, our Managing Partner, Carlos Eduardo Espinal, discusses the complexities of investing in deeptech, dual-use and the defence sector. He's joined by two distinguished guests from defence and investment backgrounds: Nicola Sinclair, General Partner at Twin Track Ventures, and Samuel Burrell, Partner at Expeditions Fund.
Nicola begins the conversation by explaining her motivation for founding Twin Track, highlighting the need to connect startups with the defence and security sectors and detailing her approach to evaluating deep tech investments. Sam then discusses his transition from military service to venture capital and emphasizes the importance of understanding end-user needs in defense tech investments.
This insightful conversation covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The challenges of dual-use technologies
- The role of prime contractors
- The evolving geopolitical landscape
- Investment opportunities in space technology
- The future of defence tech investments
Show Notes:
Nicola Sinclair - linkedin.com/in/nicola-sinclair-
Samuel Burrell - linkedin.com/in/samuelrburrell
Carlos Eduardo Espinal - linkedin.com/in/carloseduardoespinal
Twin Track Ventures - twintrack.vc
Expeditions Fund - expeditionsfund.com
Seedcamp - seedcamp.com
Sam’s weekly newsletter This Week in Dual-Use [www.samuelburrell.com]
“Working with Defence & Security” Survey. The results will be released on 14 November 2025
The Evolution and Future of Access Control Management
This Much I Know - The Seedcamp Podcast
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1 year ago
The Evolution and Future of Access Control Management
In the newly launched "Startups in Focus" series, our Managing Partner Carlos Espinal chats with Johannes Keienburg, co-founder and CEO of Cakewalk.
Their conversation revolves around the importance of access control, visibility, and security in organizations. Johannes shares insights on the need for access management processes from the early days of an organisation, the challenges of data security, the evolution and future of access controls.
Show notes:
Johannes Keienburg - linkedin.com/in/johannes-keienburg/
Carlos Espinal – linkedin.com/in/carloseduardoespinal
Cakewalk getcakewalk.io
Seedcamp seedcamp.com
This Much I Know - The Seedcamp Podcast
In the latest Seedcamp Deep Dive, our Managing Partner, Carlos Eduardo Espinal, discusses the complexities of investing in deeptech, dual-use and the defence sector. He's joined by two distinguished guests from defence and investment backgrounds: Nicola Sinclair, General Partner at Twin Track Ventures, and Samuel Burrell, Partner at Expeditions Fund.
Nicola begins the conversation by explaining her motivation for founding Twin Track, highlighting the need to connect startups with the defence and security sectors and detailing her approach to evaluating deep tech investments. Sam then discusses his transition from military service to venture capital and emphasizes the importance of understanding end-user needs in defense tech investments.
This insightful conversation covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The challenges of dual-use technologies
- The role of prime contractors
- The evolving geopolitical landscape
- Investment opportunities in space technology
- The future of defence tech investments
Show Notes:
Nicola Sinclair - linkedin.com/in/nicola-sinclair-
Samuel Burrell - linkedin.com/in/samuelrburrell
Carlos Eduardo Espinal - linkedin.com/in/carloseduardoespinal
Twin Track Ventures - twintrack.vc
Expeditions Fund - expeditionsfund.com
Seedcamp - seedcamp.com
Sam’s weekly newsletter This Week in Dual-Use [www.samuelburrell.com]
“Working with Defence & Security” Survey. The results will be released on 14 November 2025
