EPISODE · Mar 19, 2025 · 48 MIN
How to Find and Invest in the Next $1 Billion Startup | Secrets from the world's most active VC fund
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Thomas Bigagli has invested in 200+ startups from pre-seed to Series A as venture capitalists and angel investors, helping them scale and achieve key milestones. Thomas is a Partner at Plug and Play, one of the world’s most active Venture Capital funds with 2% of global unicorns in its portfolio and the largest Open Innovation Platform. He oversees investments and empowers teams across 30+ Plug and Play locations in EMEA.00:00 The Drive Behind Innovation04:50 Identifying Winning Startups07:11 Navigating Market Trends and Bubbles09:51 The Art of Follow-On Investments12:41 Screening and Investing in Startups14:59 The Role of Networking in Deal Flow17:28 FOMO and Investment Decisions19:44 Learning from Missed Opportunities22:19 Red Flags in Startup Investments26:59 Investment Process Insights30:10 Deep Tech: The Future of Investment32:47 Trends in the VC Industry34:14 Technology's Role in Venture Capital35:50 Automation in Venture Capital37:54 The Future of Venture Capital39:00 Personal Milestones and Future Goals39:58 Influential Entrepreneurs43:21 Advice for Investors and Founders45:42 Reflections on Career Choices46:54 Concerns and Excitement for the FutureFollow us:Instagram: @accelerating.returnsLinkedin: Diego Calligaro
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