Ertan Can is Founder at Multiple Capital based in Luxembourg and Frankfurt backing Micro VCs with a focus on Europe.
2100 funds screened, 1000 GP relationships, 50+ sectors, 48 funds invested, 103 GPs/Partners, 1359 portfolio companies, 156 outliers, 23 unicorns, 1 decacorn.
Eugene Foo: Your take on Masayoshi Son and SoftBank? Ertan Can: The longer SoftBank remains active as such, the higher the chances of success. Eugene Foo: What factors set a seed fund apart from others? Ertan Can: They become known as the go-to investors within their respective regions or verticals. Now listen in for more insights! ❤
00:00 - Roadtrip Across China and Beyond 08:12 - The Rise of MicroVCs 16:15 - Randomness in Venture Capital 24:44 - Unfair Advantage in Venture Capital 32:42 - Fund Size and Investment Strategy 42:05 - Beyond Track Record 53:36 - Skin in the Game 59:00 - Large Funds Struggle at Seed Stage 1:06:05 - On MicroVCs 1:12:00 - Disruption, Transparency 1:19:07 - Meaning of Life 1:24:00 - Advice for YUVC 1:27:24 - Global Venture Rac 1:31:51 - Future of Venture Capital
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