#135 Gil Dibner and David Peterson, Angular Ventures

In this podcast episode, hosts David and Gil from Angular Ventures, a European venture capital firm, delve into their unique investment philosophy. Gil, the founder, shares his transition from working in US and Israeli venture capital to launching Angular, with a focus on supporting non-US founders in Europe and Israel who are creating global enterprise tech companies. David, a partner who previously worked at Airtable, discusses how he joined Angular, emphasizing their mutual commitment to early-stage, high-conviction investing. Together, they explore their investment strategy, which prioritizes technically skilled founders and unconventional deals. They also address their fundraising methods and how they’re navigating the current market downturn by adhering to disciplined investment practices and fostering close relationships with founders. The conversation highlights the value of performance over geographical barriers in venture capital and the fresh opportunities that have emerged in a more rational market.