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A collection of 35 posts

The New Age of Venture Capital

The New Age of Venture Capital

Last month, a host of tech experts, entrepreneurs, and investors all came together in London for our inaugural Pulse AGM.

Five Predictions for the Next Five Years

Five Predictions for the Next Five Years

We are inspired about what lies ahead for us at Moonfire and in the wider world. To give you a sense of our thinking for the future, we have written up our predictions for the next five years.

Crypto Gaming: Evolution meets Revolution

Crypto Gaming: Evolution meets Revolution

Accelerated by the pandemic, the gaming industry has been facing rampant growth over the last year leading to some astounding numbers.

Early-Stage Hiring for Engineering Teams: Part II

Early-Stage Hiring for Engineering Teams: Part II

Early-stage startup employees may spend more time with each other than they do with their own family, so it’s critical to approach engineering hiring with a rigorous and repeatable process.

Early-Stage Hiring for Engineering Teams: Part I

Early-Stage Hiring for Engineering Teams: Part I

Early engineering hires will set the tone for the company's future engineering culture which will have a permanent impact on the company’s ability to deliver on product objectives.

Rise of Europe: Compounding Growth of our Tech Scene

Rise of Europe: Compounding Growth of our Tech Scene

According to Dealroom, in 2005 €2.1bn annually was going into European VC and there were only 239 active VCs; that number is growing.

Why the Smart Money is Headed to Europe

Why the Smart Money is Headed to Europe

For years, Europe has run a distant second to the U.S. when it comes to creating and supporting tech startups. Not anymore.

Determining Market Size When Evaluating Innovation

Determining Market Size When Evaluating Innovation

To be a great early-stage venture capital investor, a VC must identify new massive market opportunities that will produce the next wave of great startups before everyone else.

Fund Size as a Strategy

Fund Size as a Strategy

At Moonfire, how we think about fund size and portfolio construction is just as important as picking our investments.

Doubling Down on Data and Technology at Moonfire

Doubling Down on Data and Technology at Moonfire

When I first met Mattias Ljungman, he told me that he wanted to build the most quantitative venture capital firm in Europe. Equipped with data, algorithms, and custom-made software, Moonfire would set the standard for a new paradigm in sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments. The vision was to establish a