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#05 Simon Schmincke – General Partner @ Creandum on Scaling StartUps, Backing FinTech Leaders, and the Future of Venture Capital

09 Apr 2025

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In this episode of Campus To Capital, we speak with Simon Schmincke, General Partner at Creandum — one of Europe’s leading early-stage venture capital firms. Simon’s career path is marked by a rare blend of operating and investing: from launching HelloFresh in the U.S. to backing high-growth startups like Lemon Markets, Tide, and Topi.Key Takeaways:- Scaling HelloFresh in the U.S. market: operational complexity, logistics, and hyper-growth- Transitioning from founder to investor: lessons learned and mindset shifts- What Creandum looks for in fintech, SaaS, and consumer startups- The state of the European VC ecosystem and what needs to change- AI’s real impact on venture investing and startup performance- Thoughts on Klarna’s IPO and the broader exit environment in Europe- Advice for early-stage founders and aspiring venture capitalistsSimon shares unfiltered insights from both sides of the table—building and backing startups—and outlines what it really takes to succeed in today’s venture landscape.Special Offer from Our Partner: Get a €10 welcome bonus with Timeless Investments! Sign up here: ⁠timeless-investments.de/financepodcast⁠About Timeless Investments: Timeless Investments is Europe’s leading platform for fractional investing in high-value assets like luxury watches, rare sneakers, and fine art—making alternative investments accessible to everyone.

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