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VC | E476 | Finn Murphy on Nebular, Going Solo, and Why the Next Great VC Firm Starts with You

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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Nebular GP Finn Murphy. From launching Nebular after FTX’s collapse to backing AI, data centers in space, and fossil startups, Finn shares the unpredictable and highly personal journey of building a fund from scratch. A manifesto for curiosity-led investing emerges, as does a bold vision for reshaping European venture and policy.Here’s what’s covered:
  • 01:25 Leaving Frontline, Launching Nebular, and Solo GP Life
  • 03:45 Fund One in the Nuclear Winter of VC Fundraising
  • 06:30 A Thesis of Curiosity: No Theme, Just Timing, Talent & Tails
  • 09:50 From Healthcare Ops to AI Teddy Bears to Fossil Markets
  • 16:10 Strategy Drift, Authenticity, and Embracing the Unknown
  • 18:30 Being a Solo GP Without Being Alone
  • 21:00 How Long Can You Be Great? A Venture Career as Athletic Peak
  • 27:30 Europe vs. US: Talent, Incentives, and Risk Appetite
  • 35:40 Project Europe, EU Inc & Why Attitude Is the Real Bottleneck
  • 44:00 Yes, Tech Should Get Political
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Manage episode 485225558 series 2968392
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In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Nebular GP Finn Murphy. From launching Nebular after FTX’s collapse to backing AI, data centers in space, and fossil startups, Finn shares the unpredictable and highly personal journey of building a fund from scratch. A manifesto for curiosity-led investing emerges, as does a bold vision for reshaping European venture and policy.Here’s what’s covered:
  • 01:25 Leaving Frontline, Launching Nebular, and Solo GP Life
  • 03:45 Fund One in the Nuclear Winter of VC Fundraising
  • 06:30 A Thesis of Curiosity: No Theme, Just Timing, Talent & Tails
  • 09:50 From Healthcare Ops to AI Teddy Bears to Fossil Markets
  • 16:10 Strategy Drift, Authenticity, and Embracing the Unknown
  • 18:30 Being a Solo GP Without Being Alone
  • 21:00 How Long Can You Be Great? A Venture Career as Athletic Peak
  • 27:30 Europe vs. US: Talent, Incentives, and Risk Appetite
  • 35:40 Project Europe, EU Inc & Why Attitude Is the Real Bottleneck
  • 44:00 Yes, Tech Should Get Political
  continue reading

482 episodes

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