Customer engagemnt via WhatsApp, EUVC's first Community Deep Dive and more
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Today's email is packed with great insights. To kick things off, we’ve got two we’ve got you the following:
And then we’ve got some new submissions on the community insights platform we wanna share with you & new upcoming workshops inside the EUVC community.
Revolutionising Customer Engagement via WhatsApp: A conversation with Tarek Khalil and Mohamed Elbadwihi, co-founders of Rasayel [Startups in Focus - Seedcamp Podcast]
WhatsApp isn’t just a simple messaging app anymore. With over 2.7 billion active users exchanging 100 billion messages and 100 million voice calls daily, it’s become an indispensable communications tool. The platform’s ubiquity offers businesses the opportunity to follow where customers naturally communicate, creating seamless touchpoints that bridge personal and professional interactions.
In the ever-evolving landscape of business communication, platforms like WhatsApp are no longer just messaging apps but have transformed into powerful platforms enabling businesses to connect with their customers in groundbreaking ways.
The latest episode of Startups in Focus features Carlos Espinal and Felix Martinez from Seedcamp, dive deep into this topic with Tarek Khalil and Mohamed Elbadwihi, co-founders of Rasayel, exploring how they are leveraging WhatsApp to redefine business communication.
Watch it here or add it to your episodes on Apple or Spotify 🎧 chapters for easy navigation available on the Spotify/Apple episode.
Key topics of discussion:
the evolution of WhatsApp as a platform and its impact on business communication, driven by its mass usage and business demand, highlighting the complexities of compliance and global usage variations;
the strategic choice of focusing on WhatsApp due to its global prevalence and trusted infrastructure;
the potential of building a billion-dollar company on platforms like WhatsApp, drawing parallels with Salesforce and Shopify;
how to navigate platform risks.
Join our first EUVC Community Deep Dive!
If you’ve ever wanted to level up your VC knowledge or get direct access to the people shaping Europe’s venture ecosystem, don’t miss this opportunity!
Curious if the EUVC community is worth your hard-earned euros? Join our first deep dive event on why EUVC Community is the go-to space for venture capitalists who value depth over breadth.
This session is designed to offer insight into the unique benefits and exclusive content that make EUVC a valuable resource for VCs looking to elevate their practice and expand their networks. With a focus on meaningful engagement and providing actionable insights, this event is a must for those in venture committed to their professional growth.
What to expect:
A sneak peek into our comprehensive community offerings, including live masterclasses, expert-led discussions, and curated resources.
Tips on making the most of your membership perks, such as access to templates, on-demand sessions, and interactive AMAs.
An interactive Q&A session where you can share your thoughts, ask questions, and provide suggestions for future content.
Insight into how our members benefit from exclusive industry connections and continuous professional development opportunities.
If you are looking to improve your fund modeling skills, or deepen your understanding of venture debt and portfolio management, this event will showcase how EUVC supports your journey every step of the way.
Gain access to top-tier masterclasses, and understand how EUVC can support your journey.
Sneak peak into what awaits for you at EUVC Community.
Venture masterclasses already available on the platform:
Essential building blocks for fund modeling in venture
Capital deployment and reserve planning
Assumption sheet construction
Portfolio construction and decomposition
Structuring and deal terms in venture debt.
Upcoming masterclasses on:
Marketing & VC Fund Narrative
Benchmarketing for GPs & LPs
Upcoming AMAs in Q4 with:
Christian Stiebner from KFW
Rodrigo Ferreira from Vinthera
Marius Weber from AQVC.
… and there is more coming soon. :)
5 Keys to Scaling Your Climate Tech Hardware Startup
Guest post by Speedinvest. | Originally published on Speedinvest blog.
Climate change is here. We’re at the stage where we need our best and brightest minds to come up with solutions to mitigate the fallout from climate change. Up to this point, we’ve relied heavily on software solutions.
But building software to reach our climate goals will only take us so far. With climate change being caused by physical actions and emissions, we require physical solutions to fix it. Scaling up hardware solutions to decarbonize our economies has never been more relevant.
Monks and Managers (2): To The People Of The Desert
Guest post by Benedikt Langer, General Manager at The Sutton Firm. Originally published on Embracing Emergence.
In my last volume, I highlighted how Monks & Managers was an initial iteration around a potential Fund of Funds specifically focused on picking the best first-time Emerging Managers. This iteration was the beginning of Embracing Emergence.
I recommend reading the first volume for further context since this volume will be a continuation of why Emerging Managers and Monks share similar traits. My hope with me sharing my thoughts on this is to create a broader color palette of understanding Emerging Managers and performing due diligence.
🤗 Join the EUVC Community
Looking for niche, high-quality experiences that prioritize depth over breadth? Consider joining our community focused on delivering content tailored to the experienced VC. Here’s what you can look forward to as a member:
Exclusive Access & Discounts: Priority access to masterclasses with leading GPs & LPs, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
On-Demand Content: A platform with sessions you can access anytime, anywhere complete with presentations, templates and other resources.
Interactive AMAs: Engage directly with top GPs and LPs in exclusive small group sessions — entirely free for community members.
🧠 Upcoming EUVC masterclasses
Advanced small-group sessions that take you from good to great. Lectured by leading GPs, LPs & Experts.
✍🏻 EUVC Masterclass | Marketing & VC Fund Narrative
Your brand is everything. It’s what sets you apart, helps you win the best deals, attract LPs, and ultimately drive your growth. For emerging fund managers, building a credible brand and establishing the right marketing foundations early on are game-changers. Yet, many don’t know where to begin.
Your fund’s narrative is what makes the difference between an LP glancing at your deck or deciding they’re ready to write a check. It’s your brand that makes LPs feel confident they’re partnering with someone who knows how to make magic happen.
We’re planning a masterclass on building strong marketing foundations with a top industry leader. If enough people show interest, we’ll make it happen.
✍🏻 EUVC Masterclass | Benchmarketing for GPs & LPs
Join us for an in-depth session on VC Fund Terms & KPIs: Mastering Metrics for Fund Success. This workshop will focus on the key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive VC fund performance and the critical timing for measuring these metrics. You’ll gain insights into what matters most to Limited Partners (LPs) and what General Partners (GPs) should focus on internally for effective fund management.
The session will also cover how to set up a comprehensive dashboard, including portfolio tracking, to streamline your reporting and ensure your fund’s success.
Special offer: Join the EUVC Community for 25€ per month and get 100€ off while enjoying access to on-demand masterclasses, tools & templates and monthly AMAs with leading GPs, LPs & experts.
🏔️ EUVC Nordic Getaway on June 5 - 8, 2025
🗓️ The VC Conferences You Can’t Miss
There are some events that just have to be on the calendar. Here’s our list, hit us up if you’re going, we’d love to meet!
culttech summit | 📆 5-6 November | Vienna, Austria
GoWest | 📆 28 - 30 January 2025 | 🌍 Gothenburg, Sweden
GITEX Europe 2025 | 📆 23 - 25 May 2025 | 🌍 Berlin, Germany