What I'm looking for when investing in startups - Eamonn Carey, Tera Ventures GP and ex-Techstars MD

Send us Fan MailEamonn Carey is a seasoned investor, the General Partner at Tera Ventures, a former Managing Director at Techstars, an advisor to dozens of startups, a founder, an author, and a former journalist. With experience evaluating thousands of deals, we thought he would be the perfect person to discuss the investment climate in Europe. In this episode, we cover: - Eamonn's transformative journey from being an aspiring journalist to becoming an ambitious founder closing deals with companies like O2, Emirates, and Diageo. - How Eamonn's own business experience influences his approach to evaluating startups and potential deals. - The unique investment opportunities presented by the Baltics and Eastern Europe. - How the 'launch fast' philosophy has evolved in the age of brand-conscious startups. - Eamonn's perspective on startup success, providing insights into the factors that suggest a startup is likely to thrive. - What makes a perfect pitch, along with the common mistakes startups make when seeking investment? - The delicate balance between encouraging innovation and inflating investment bubbles, particularly in currently hyped industries like AI. Do VCs bear responsibility for sometimes damaging a sector? - The defining characteristics of a great early-stage investor and the ways they can support young startups beyond just providing funding. - Eamonn's biggest investing regret and the deal he wishes he had taken. You can find Eamonn on LinkedIn and Twitter.