This week on the EU-Startups Podcast, Marcin Lewandowski interviews Antonia Eneh, CEO of Wave Ventures, the trailblazing Gen Z-led VC fund that just launched Wave III — their boldest fund yet to invest in the world’s most ambitious Gen Z founders backed by the people behind Bolt, Slack, Wolt, and Supercell.

We dive deep into what makes this generation of entrepreneurs tick:

🌍 Their hunger for purpose

💥 Their refusal to accept the status quo

🚀 And their vision to build the world they want to live in

Antonia also pulls back the curtain on Wave Ventures’ radically personal investment model, why relationships beat ideas, and how VC must evolve to reflect the diversity and creativity of a new era.

If you're building the next big thing — or just want a window into the minds shaping tomorrow — don’t miss this one.

🧠 Takeaways:

1. Gen Z is actively building a world that reflects their values

2. Gen Z founders are driven by purpose, not perks

3. Wave Ventures backs people, not just traction

4. Grit, ambition, and the "X-factor" matter more than resumes

5. The best VCs build with founders — not just write checks

📍Chapters:

00:00 Intro to Wave Ventures & Gen Z Founders

01:46 Building a Better World

03:42 Spotting Wave Material

05:52 A Fund by Students for Students

07:48 People Over Ideas

09:40 Relationship-Driven VC

11:57 Personalized Investment Process

13:45 The Future of VC

19:10 Rapid Fire Game

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