Andreas Schwarzenbrunner
Where Europe Already Leads: Industrial Tech, Speedinvest
#12 Andreas Schwarzenbrunner - Where Europe Already Leads: Industrial Tech at Speedinvest
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In this episode of Campus To Capital, we sit down with Andreas Schwarzenbrunner – General Partner at Speedinvest and one of Europe’s leading voices in early-stage venture capital.
But this conversation goes far beyond term sheets and cap tables.
With a background in politics and a deep focus on industrial and climate tech, Andreas shares what it truly takes to build globally competitive startups in Europe.
We talk about:
What politics can learn from venture capital – and vice versa
The role of AI-powered robotics, simulation, and predictive maintenance
Europe’s urgent need for smarter capital, talent mobility, and visa reforms
The story behind Speedinvest’s “Build in Europe” initiative
Where we are in the AI hype cycle
Where AI can drive real value in industrial sector
This episode is a deep dive into Europe’s innovation landscape – and what it takes to lead the next frontier of tech.
Many thanks to Andreas for joining the conversation – and for sharing his vision for Europe’s tech future.