Analysis

May 17, 2023

Meet the Gen Z VCs at Europe’s most active investors

These investors aged 26 and under give their top tips for breaking into VC

There’s ostensibly never been a better time to "break into VC" for Gen Z — loosely defined as those born between 1995 and 2010. Funds are hiring more junior talent than ever to help them scout for deals and complete due diligence while the investment market is quiet. 

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Farisa Magazieva, investor at b2venture
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Damian Zaker, early-stage investor at b2venture
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Julia Nilsson, senior portfolio manager (Nordics) at Antler
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