Venture Passport
The show is co-hosted by two VCs, Jack Richardson, and Richard Armstrong, exploring the inner workings behind the creation of thriving tech unicorns, showcasing conversations with leading pioneers and visionaries in the global startup arena.
Viktoriya, Founding Partner of TA Ventures, on Eastern Europe to Southeast Asia in Venture Capital
In this episode, Richard Armstrong chats with Viktoriya, Founding Partner of TA Ventures, about her venture capital journey and early challenges. They discuss the rise of Eastern European tech, bootstrapping culture, and conference networking. Viktoriya shares success stories and TA Ventures' investment philosophy. The conversation highlights TA Ventures' strategic shift from Europe to Southeast Asia, exploring the region's venture capital allure. They cover the firm's partnership model, sector expertise, and team efficiency. Viktoriya also talks about angel clubs, growth plans, and emerging Southeast Asian trends. The episode wraps with quickfire questions and a teaser for future episodes.
Key Points
- TA Ventures' success is deeply rooted in its ability to identify and back exceptional, highly-driven founders with strong tech expertise.
- The Ukrainian entrepreneurial ecosystem has evolved significantly, driven by a culture of bootstrapping and a focus on profitability from day one.
- The strategic shift towards Southeast Asia is fueled by the region's young, tech-savvy population, and its massive untapped market potential, especially in areas like fintech, AI, and digitalization of offline businesses.
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