20 VC 019: Funding the Future with James Wise of Balderton Capital

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🗓️ 12 March 2015

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

James Wise is Principal at Balderton Capital, one of Europe's most successful venture funds. At Balderton, James invests and advises early-stage technology start-ups, holding board member positions at Crowdcube.com, Surnrise.am, 3Dhubs.com and many more... Prior to Balderton, James helped build one of the UK's first social venture funds and was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, working with entrepreneurs in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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What you will learn in today's show:

How James made his entry into the world of Venture Capital?
How does James feel the VC model differs in the UK compared to the US?
Does Silicon Valley deserve the plaudits it receives for producing revolutionary tech companies?
Following Balderton's recent investment in Crowdcube.com, how does James believe the crowd will become more involved in the future?
Is Crowdfunding not a competing method of financing to Venture Capital?
What is Balderton's competitive advantage for winning deals?
What James believes makes the perfect Series A round?
Does James believe the mini-bond, introduced by Crowdcube.com have the potential to revolutionise funding for businesses?
Which sector James is most excited about and why?
When thinking of success who is the first person that comes to James' mind and why?

We then move into a rapid fire round where we hear James' thoughts on his latest investment and why he said yes? Does James experience a fear of missing out (FOMO) when passing on investments? Finally, James' favourite book and why?

Transcript

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to episode 19 of the 20 minute VEC. You're listening to Harry Stebbings,
0:06.4	and on today's show, I'm so excited to welcome James Wise. James is an investor and advisor
0:12.2	to early stage technology startups with Ballardton Capital. James holds board member and observer
0:17.5	positions at 3D hubs.com, C9.io, sketchfab.com, Crowcube.com,
0:25.0	mytomorrhoes.com, op-beat.com, and finally, Sunrise.m., which was recently acquired
0:31.0	for 100 million by Microsoft. Prior to joining Baldson, James helped build one of the UK's
0:37.3	first social venture funds.
0:39.7	But before we dive into the interview, I have two announcements to make.
0:44.0	Firstly, I'm extremely sorry for my voice.
0:47.4	Let's just say we do the things we love no matter what our voice sounds like.
0:53.4	And secondly, if you would like the chance to win a chance to pitch your business
0:58.9	and your business plan to one of the VCs interviewed on the show,
1:03.0	then please do leave a review on iTunes
1:05.2	and email Harry at the 20 minute VC.com
1:08.8	with the name that you left the review under on iTunes.
1:12.3	Three, two, one, zero.
1:17.4	You have now arrived at your destination.
1:20.5	James, welcome to the 20 minute VC.
1:22.6	It's an absolute pleasure to have you on the show.
1:25.1	Great to be to you too, Harry.
1:26.5	First, I'm really curious about how
1:28.2	you got into the technology industry and the venture capital industry. Could you tell us a little
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