Securing investment in the tech industry
This week, Flavilla is joined by Stephen Nundy. They discuss how tech companies can secure investment from an investor or venture capitalist. Stephen is an experienced technologist and engineer with a passion for setting strategy, introducing technology innovation and building high-performing teams for ambitious global businesses. Stephen leads our investing in Digitalisation and Deep Tech companies where he has led transactions in AI/ML, B2B SaaS, and Data Analytics companies among others. As CTO he additionally advises the broader investment team on wider opportunities whilst performing technology and product due diligence. As part of the Lakestar value-add platform, he advises portfolio companies on product and technology-related matters as well as setting Lakestar’s internal technology strategy.[00:11] Episode summary[01:07] Introducing Stephen[04:45] Securing tech investment in the U.S vs Europe[09:28] Underrepresentation in investing[14:50] Hindsight in investment [17:03] Stephen's takeaways from working at Goldman Sachs [20:55] What attracts Stephen to a tech investment [27:35] ESG and its effect on investment[30:18] The importance of European tech sovereignty[41:47] How would Stephen like to be remembered? To connect with Stephen, CLICK HERETo visit Lakestar's website, CLICK HEREJoin Tech Brains Talk mailing list for more perks, CLICK HERETo find out more about 3 Colours Rule Agency, CLICK HERE