Opinion

October 17, 2019

European VCs are missing out on the best software deals

Most Silicon Valley VCs hire partners from Microsoft, Cisco, Vmware, and Amazon. European VCs need to do the same to get a better understanding of the sector.


European founders who build IT infrastructure, development tools and cybersecurity products struggle to raise money in Europe because very few venture capitalists have a relevant background in software.

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Panos Papadopoulos

Engineer turned founder turned partner at Marathon Venture Capital

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