Analysis

November 22, 2021

The rise of the lone wolf VC in Europe

More solo capitalists are emerging in Europe, beating other funds with their speed and agility. Who is leading the trend, and why now?


VCs tend to hunt in packs. But occasionally, investors splinter away to raise funds on their own — becoming so-called lone wolf VCs. 

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Manu Gupta announced Blue Lion Global in Germany last week
Gupta announcing his new fund at an event in Germany last week
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Startup Warmly, which helps provide context for individuals during Zoom meetings, raised from solo GP Harry Stebbings in 2020
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