https://youtu.be/IUtaQZw55Ro?si=uedVGUGkSjGqXf_k
One-liner 🫡
Danijel Višević is Co-Founder and General Partner at World Fund, Europe’s Largest 1st-Time Climate Tech Fund. Previously Director of Communications at Project A Ventures, Responsible for German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s audio-visuals, Co-Founder of Krautreporter.
Takeaways ✨
- Edge of an immigrant investor in the tech industry?
- Coming from a less privileged background instilled a resilience and lack of fear regarding hardship.
- A sense of gratitude for opportunities arose from their past experiences.
- Their diverse background fostered empathy and the ability to shift perspectives, leading to better understanding and decision-making.
- Why World Fund?
- Deeply concerned by the climate crisis, including heat droughts, extreme weather, and potential tipping points affecting billions.
- This concern, coupled with the recognition of venture capitalists' ability to influence successful companies and technologies.
- The biggest funding gap in Europe for climate tech is series B.
- Elements missing for Europe to become a major venture capital powerhouse?
- Unity, achieved through a single market and capital market union for unified financing and investment
- Larger funds
- Exit channels within Europe (larger stock exchanges with better liquidity)
Now listen in for more insights! ❤
Outline 😎
00:00 🌍 Introduction to European Climate Fund Challenges
00:38 👤 Personal Background and Career Journey