TLDR:
- Visionaries Club, a venture capital firm, believes European entrepreneurs need access to capital and domain expertise for success.
- They have recruited two groups of investors, digital entrepreneurs and family entrepreneurs, to provide support and investment to startups.
Key Elements:
Visionaries Club, co-founded by Robert Lacher and Sebastian Pollok, aims to provide European entrepreneurs with the necessary support and expertise to build successful tech companies. Lacher emphasizes the importance of having access to experienced individuals who can provide guidance and help make critical decisions, especially for founders who may lack prior experience in certain areas.
The firm has adopted a unique approach by recruiting two distinct groups of investors. The first group includes successful digital entrepreneurs, while the second group comprises family entrepreneurs from large European businesses. The digital entrepreneurs offer practical advice on building and scaling companies, while family entrepreneurs can provide valuable market access and potential customer relationships to startups.
Visionaries Club has been successful in raising nearly $600 million across five funds, with early investments in companies like Deel yielding significant returns. The firm’s approach has garnered support from investors who see the value in actively contributing to the growth of high-potential startups. The upcoming Tomorrow Fund will focus on deeptech businesses, providing both capital and connections to propel innovation and competitiveness in Europe’s tech ecosystem.
