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Jun 2025
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E496 | Dario de Wet, LTV Capital: Cracki...

The European VC
About this episode

In this conversation, David Cruz e Silva sits down with Dario de Wet, Founding Partner of LTV Capital, a next-generation fund-of-funds reshaping the LP-GP landscape through intentional, hands-on support for emerging managers, especially in underserved and global markets.

Together, they unpack what it takes to stand out as an emerging VC manager today, how LP sentiment is shifting across continents, and why democratizing access to venture capital remains fraught with friction.

📣 Want to go beyond the podcast? Join us as a EUVC member and dive deeper with Dario de Wet in a Live LP AMA

Following his powerful podcast episode, Dario de Wet—Founding Partner at LTV Capital—is joining us live to continue the conversation with the EUVC community.

We’re bringing together top LPs actively investing in VC fundsto unpack the realities of allocation strategy, fund selection, and how the global LP playbook is evolving, particularly for emerging managers in Europe and underserved markets.

🎤 Don’t Miss This AMA: LP Strategy with Dario de Wet

From sitting on the Ubuntu Foundation’s LP committee to running a hands-on, next-gen fund-of-funds,

Dario brings rare insight

into how LPs think, how narrative shapes outcomes, and what’s working (and not) across geographies.

Whether you’re raising your first fund or leading a fund-of-funds, this is your chance to:

✅ Ask your questions directly

✅ Learn how LPs assess GPs beyond the pitch

✅ Explore trends in co-investments, secondaries & cross-border allocations

This is the room to be in if you care about the future of

venture capital investing—and the LPs who shape it.

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RSVP here for MEMBERS ONLY→

Here’s what’s covered in the podcast:

  • 03:10 Becoming the Best Emerging Manager: Intentional Positioning
  • 06:05 What LPs Actually Want: Archetypes, Risk & Regional Nuance
  • 09:30 The Ubuntu Foundation: Building Africa’s Emerging Managers
  • 12:45 US vs Europe: Why Dario Still Bets on Europe
  • 15:20 Strategic Value in Venture: More Than Just Capital
  • 18:35 The Power of Narrative: How Emerging Managers Stand Out
  • 26:30 The “1000 Funds” View: Pattern Recognition from UVC
  • 28:45 Strategic Sessions, GP Coaching & Market Signal Loops
  • 31:20 Should LPs Just Invest in the U.S.? Dario’s Response
  • 39:15 If You Made It This Far… The Real Secret to Success
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