Yotewo™ Podcast #20 Investing in Skills – Toby Palmer (Ufi Ventures)
Venture Capital / September 26, 2025

In this episode, Yotewo CEO Aliaksandr Kazhamiakin sits down with Toby Palmer, Associate at Ufi Ventures, to explore the evolving field of impact venture capital – investment thesis at Ufi, deal flow in London and outlook on the future of work field.
Highlights from the Episode
- How Toby joined Ufi Ventures and entered the VC world
- Why he chose the niche of impact venture capital
- The Ufi Ventures investment thesis explained
- Which early-stage metrics Ufi looks for in startups
- Common founder red flags during fundraising
- A portfolio highlight: Chorus and its impact
- Trends Toby expects in the future of work space
- Are founders still struggling with tech hiring?
- Toby’s personal experience writing angel checks
- The state of UK and London deal flow today
- Why mental recharge is critical in the VC industry
Listeners can access the full episode on Yotewo’s official Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts channels.
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