EUVC Live at GoWest | The Outlook for European Capital Sovereignty feat. Olivier Tonneau, Jeppe Høier, Paolo Pio, Fergus Bell and Prashant Agarwal
This panel brings together five European VCs to tackle the persistent friction between corporate venture capital and the broader VC ecosystem. The discussion cuts through common CVC mistakes around governance and communication, while also exploring the philosophical shift in longevity investing from pure lifespan extension to 'JoySpan' — prioritizing quality of life over mere survival.
Key takeaways
- •Corporate VCs must clearly define their purpose and investment thesis to gain credibility with traditional VCs and startups.
- •Governance structures and investment committee processes are the primary sources of frustration for VCs working with corporate investors.
- •Corporate venture arms should adopt VC language and clearly communicate whether they lead, follow, or focus on specific stages and geographies.
- •Longevity investing is evolving beyond extending lifespan to focus on 'JoySpan' — maximizing the years people can actually enjoy life.
- •Extreme biohacking approaches to longevity may extend life but compromise the quality of living during those additional years.
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