Can venture capital sourcing be automated before a company even has a website? Discover how the mechanics of deal flow are shifting from manual networking to real-time data feeds.

In this episode, Jacob Houlberg, co-founder of Evertrace, joins Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas to discuss the "descriptive problem" of startup sourcing. Jacob explains how Evertrace helps early-stage investors identify founders the moment they incorporate, leveling the playing field for VCs and entrepreneurs alike. They dive into the strategy behind Evertrace's rapid M&A growth and why they chose to stay bootstrapped in an industry fueled by venture money.

⚖️ Moving from Alpha to Beta: Why deal discovery is becoming a commodity.

🚀 Stealth Mode Sourcing: How to find founders the day they incorporate.

🏁 The M&A Playbook: Executing three acquisitions in 18 months as a lean team.

🎯 Niche Monopolies: Why competing in crowded markets is a founder's biggest mistake.

About the Guest:Jacob Houlberg is the co-founder of Evertrace, a Danish software company that provides AI-powered deal sourcing for early-stage VC funds, leveraging his background in investment banking and consulting at Bain.

About Aulium:Aulium is a video show dedicated to Innovation and Private Capital. Hosts Thomas Viguier and Markus Perkumas interview industry leaders to uncover the mechanics of European tech ecosystems, M&A strategies, and the future of investing.

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➡ Follow Aulium on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aulium

➡ Thomas Viguier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tviguier/

➡ Markus Perkumas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusperkumas/

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