What does it take to build one of Europe’s leading VC firms from the ground up?In this episode of the VNTR Podcast, Oliver Holle, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Speedinvest, shares the full story about bootstrapping his first startup to managing €1.4B AUM and 400+ investments across Europe, the Middle East, and AfricaWe talk exits, team building, LP dynamics, secondary markets, and what makes a winning founder in 2025.🎧 Key Topics Covered in This Episode:– How to raise your first fund (when no one believes in you)– Why early exits matter– What’s broken in traditional VC– How Speedinvest wins competitive rounds– The vertical fund model (and why they shut it down)– His advice on M&A, continuation vehicles, and building trust with founders👇 Watch the full episode now and subscribe for more candid stories from top investors and founders.VNTR is building the world’s largest investor community by sharing lessons, hosting events, and offering opportunities. Active VC investors can join by claiming a free investor account at https://app.vntr.vc/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us: 🔹 VNTR Website: https://www.vntr.vc/🔹 VNTR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vntrcapital/🔹 VNTR Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74523146/admin/dashboard/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Host:Yuri G. Rabinovich https://www.linkedin.com/in/byuric/------------------------------------------------------------------------------Guest:Oliver Hollehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/oholle/