Sparkmind Capital

ABB is the Category Leader in industrial electrification and automation.Today it generates roughly €29.1 billion of revenue, takes in about €32.3 billion of orders, employs 111,900 people, and sits underneath the modern economy in grids, factories, drives, motors, control systems, and data centres. But when you pan out, this is the story of how Europe produced two very different answers to the General Purpose Technology of Electricity. The parallels with Frontier Labs and AI are timeless and timely.

Explore the innovative intersection of lasers and space communication with Laurynas Mačiulis, founder of Astrolight. Discover how Lithuania's laser technology is shaping the future of satellite connectivity, security, and space industry resilience amid geopolitical challenges.

Jesper Hart Hansen shares insights on defense industry investments, the impact of conferences, and the parallels between telecom and AI business models. He discusses his fund T Y R, co-development agreements, and the strategic importance of dual-use technologies for resilience and defense.

In this engaging interview, Sebastian Klaus discusses Europe's current position in space access, the importance of reusable spacecraft, and innovative re-entry technologies like inflatable heat shields. He shares insights into ATMOS Space Cargo's mission, technological advancements, and Europe's strategic role in space manufacturing and defence.

Viktoriia Yaremchuk, CEO of Farsight Vision, shares insights on Ukraine's defence tech, AI-driven reconnaissance, and scaling innovative solutions amidst wartime challenges. Discover how their cutting-edge systems save lives, navigate legal complexities, and foster international collaboration.

In this episode, the Sparkmind Invested team discuss the "Stark Contrast" in Defence investing vs Defence Budget Investing, who is funding and what the TAM of European robotics is, and how Seraphim Space has doubled down on its evergreen structure to match the timelines of vertical integrators.

Perry Boyle (MITS Capital) shares his inspiring journey from Wall Street to actively supporting Ukraine's defence industry through innovative investments and strategic initiatives. Discover how Ukraine is building a cutting-edge ecosystem of defence technology, the role of international collaboration, and the potential for sustainable peace and security.

Ivan Petrenko shares the inspiring story of Angel One, a Ukrainian university-backed venture fund that pivoted from civil start-ups to defence tech during the Ukraine war. Discover how rapid innovation, university support, and strategic investments are shaping Ukraine's defence industry and evolving ecosystem.

Christian Bucholdt shares his journey from tractor driving in East Germany to developing capital structures for defence tech innovation. In this Protect Europe Podcast, we explore how Ukraine's ecosystem is transforming military technology and its potential global impact. Discover insights on building federated defence systems, attracting institutional capital, and the future of defence technology post-war.

This interview with Radoslaw Rejman, a founding partner at Movens Capital, explores the evolution of venture capital in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the role of government support, and the strategic positioning of funds in a competitive landscape. Gain insights into regional investment trends, fund strategies, and the future of tech startups in CEE.