Yotewo™ Podcast #18 From Cambridge to VC- Garat Chandigere Uria (Love Ventures, Verdance Ventures, Kinetic Investments)

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin talks with Garat, co-founder of Verdance Ventures, about Cambridge startup ecosystem, the current state of venture capital deal flow, and how products in the UK compare to those in emerging markets.

Highlights from the Episode

• Garat’s experience studying and working in Cambridge
• How the Cambridge startup ecosystem compares to London
• The story of Verdance Ventures — its mission and origin
• How Garat secured backing from the Changemakers Catalyst Fund
• What led him into venture capital
• The most interesting startup he has seen in his deal flow
• Founder red flags to watch out for
• Impressions of London’s startup ecosystem
• One piece of advice for founders fundraising today
• Garat’s view on the current VC market in the UK
• Emerging markets and why they matter for investors
• The UK’s position in the global AI race
• What’s next for Garat and Verdance Ventures

Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.

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