Opinion

June 2, 2020

Why more funds should consider launching scout programmes in Europe

For starters, it's a way to get ahead of the (growing) competition.


Roxanne Varza

4 min read

Some of VC firm Backed's scouts

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a growing interest in angel or scout programmes on behalf of European funds. Atomico, Backed VC, Blossom Capital and Ada Ventures have been among the first Europe-based funds to venture into this territory. While there are additional funds that are rumoured to be toying with the idea, I find it odd that the concept has seen only limited development in Europe. After all, such programmes could prove to be truly game changing for local investment — and the European ecosystem as a whole.

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