181. Atomico Partner Andreas Helbig on How AI Affects Your Attractiveness to VCs, Are We Entering an Era of Billion-Dollar Fundraising & Why European Tech Should Stop Underestimating Itself
Description
Andreas Helbig is a partner at Atomico, one of Europe’s leading venture capital firms, focusing on B2B SaaS, vertical SaaS, and B2B marketplaces. With extensive experience in the tech and investment space, Andreas leads Atomico’s coverage in the Nordic and Baltic regions, helping to drive innovation and scale in some of Europe’s most promising startups. One of Europe's Venture capital juggernauts, Atomico announced a massive $1.25 Bn raise across 2 funds just a month ago.
On this episode we talk about:
- How AI is transforming businesses and why founders need a clear AI strategy.
- Atomico’s $1.2 Billion Fund
- Why startups without AI can still be attractive to investors and how to stand out.
- The importance of founder-investor relationships and how they can impact success.
- The differences between the US and European tech ecosystems and their potential.
- Insights into how startups can scale efficiently and manage the challenges of growth.
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