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Episode Synopsis
Annelie Ajami is the Founder & Managing Partner of Anamcara Capital
Anamcara Capital is a pre-seed & seed stage venture fund investing in B2B companies across Europe.
They have backed companies like Nory, Bits Technology and Equipme to name a few.
Timestamps :
00:00 - Podcast introduction.
00:27 - Annelie Ajami's background.
01:51 - Motivation for angel investing and founding story of Anamcara Capital.
04:42 - Journey after starting Anamcara Capital.
11:30 - Inspiration behind starting a fund.
13:18 - Fundraising experience, challenges, and motivation.
18:26 - Biggest fundraising mistakes and lessons learned.
20:27 - Impact of being recognized for building Europe's most successful fund.
22:52 - Insights on the tech ecosystem in Europe and portfolio companies.
28:12 - Q&A sessions with founders and fostering personal connections.
30:39 - Annelie Ajami's daily routine.
31:42 - Current listening and podcast preferences.
32:24 - Finding energy outside of work.
33:29 - Work-life balance and personal priorities.
35:55 - Pending learning or opportunities.
38:00 - Annelie Ajami's reputation among friends.
Anamcara Capital is a pre-seed & seed stage venture fund investing in B2B companies across Europe.
They have backed companies like Nory, Bits Technology and Equipme to name a few.
Timestamps :
00:00 - Podcast introduction.
00:27 - Annelie Ajami's background.
01:51 - Motivation for angel investing and founding story of Anamcara Capital.
04:42 - Journey after starting Anamcara Capital.
11:30 - Inspiration behind starting a fund.
13:18 - Fundraising experience, challenges, and motivation.
18:26 - Biggest fundraising mistakes and lessons learned.
20:27 - Impact of being recognized for building Europe's most successful fund.
22:52 - Insights on the tech ecosystem in Europe and portfolio companies.
28:12 - Q&A sessions with founders and fostering personal connections.
30:39 - Annelie Ajami's daily routine.
31:42 - Current listening and podcast preferences.
32:24 - Finding energy outside of work.
33:29 - Work-life balance and personal priorities.
35:55 - Pending learning or opportunities.
38:00 - Annelie Ajami's reputation among friends.
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