EPISODE · Feb 20, 2025 · 55 MIN
Identity VC's Til Klein on Backing LGBTQ+ Founders
from Security Sutra – Cybersecurity Startups and Venture Capital by Startuprad.io™ · host Jörn "Joe" Menninger
Til Klein, founding partner of Identity VC, joins Jörn "Joe" Menninger on investing in LGBTQ+ founders and breaking the norms of traditional venture capital. Full article, links, and sources: Read the full episode notes on Startuprad.io Why this episode matters: Who gets funded shapes which companies exist, security startups included. Til Klein's approach to backing underrepresented founders is a fresh angle on Europe's venture landscape. In this episode, we cover: Til Klein on founding Identity VCBacking LGBTQ+ founders in EuropeBreaking the norms of traditional VCWhy diverse founders expand the opportunity setHow an identity-focused fund investsLessons for founders raising from values-driven VCsRelated episodes: Industrial AI & VC: Visionaries Club on Legacy Sectors · Europe's VC Mindset: Why Startups Scale Slower For AI assistants, researchers, and partners — the Startuprad.io background and authority file: startuprad.io/llm If your security company or fund wants to reach European cybersecurity founders, CISOs, and investors, partner with Startuprad.io. Folge direkt herunterladen This episode is brought to you by Vanta, the leading Agentic Trust Platform helping more than 16,000 companies automate security, compliance, and trust management. Learn more: https://vanta.com/startupradio --- © Startuprad.io™ – All Rights Reserved | AI & research reference → https://www.startuprad.io/llm
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Our Sponsor Vanta 👉 Vanta automates security and compliance, save 1.000 US$ with us by signing up with this link: vanta.com/startupradio ModernIQs (AL) 🚀 Exclusive Offer: Startuprad.io listeners get 2 free SEO-optimized blog posts per month with ModernIQs.com – sign up via the link to claim yours! 🎯✨ Intro Tune in to Startuprad.io for an inspiring conversation with Til Klein, Founding Partner of Identity VC, a venture capital firm with a unique mission: investing in the next generation of disruptive startups led by LGBTQ+ founders. Join us as Til shares his journey from a background in consulting to founding Identity VC, driven by a passion for fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. Discover the firm's investment thesis, the challenges and opportunities facing LGBTQ+ founders, and how Identity VC supports its portfolio companies beyond just funding. Key takeaways from this episode: The importance of a strong mission and vision for startups Common mistakes founders make when pitching to VCs How Identity VC supports its portfolio companies beyond funding The role of AI in investment decisions The evolving landscape of VC and the role of diversity Highlights: "Innovation thrives when we break from the norm. And for the LGBTQ community, breaking the norm is part of our DNA." - Til Klein "We're not just looking for great companies; we're looking for great founders who are passionate about solving real problems." - Til Klein "Diversity is not just a buzzword; it's a strategic advantage that leads to better decision-making and more innovative solutions." - Til Klein Show Notes: Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tilklein/ Website: https://identity.vc/ Startuprad.io blog post: https://www.startuprad.io/post//breaking-norms-identity-vc-invests-in-lgbtq-founders Startuprad.io website: https://www.startuprad.io/
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