Episode Details

QuantumLight uses proprietary AI models to scan and rank thousands of companies using public data, helping the firm identify the strongest investment opportunities and move quickly with high conviction.

At Slush in Helsinki, I sat down with Dora Zikouli, Investor at QuantumLight VC, and she explained how the firm combines that data-driven approach with lessons from scaling Revolut under Nik Storonsky, including practical systems around hiring and performance management that portfolio companies can apply as they grow.

The Scaling Europe show is presented by Deel - check them out here:

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Sponsors:

SurrealDB: The multi-model database for AI agents. Check them out here: https://surrealdb.com/

Omni: The AI analytics platform trusted by fast-growing companies like Perplexity, Synthesia, and dbt Labs. Check them out here: https://omni.co/

Venture Comet: The platform that gives startups and scale-ups real-time equity tracking, daily business insights and automated management information. Check them out here: https://venturecomet.com/

Timestamps:

0:25 - Introduction to QuantumLight

1:06 - AI-driven decision making in VC

2:00 - Focus on Series B+ investments

3:10 - Unique advantages in investment speed

4:17 - Value derived from DNA and Revolut

5:09 - Playbooks for performance management and hiring

6:04 - Importance of systematic performance management

7:00 - Common pitfalls in performance reviews

8:27 - Importance of CEO office structure

9:11 - Core patterns for company success

10:30 - Model trained on historical data

12:07 - Value of operator mindset in VC