PINNED ARTICLES
November 17, 2021
Crypto Take Over in Lisbon
September 10, 2021
The European VC: A Podcast with Joe Schorge
LATEST NEWS & PRESS ARTICLES
December 9, 2021
The Inaugural Isomer Gift Guide
Welcome to the first Isomer gift guide, a selection of the most exciting gifts in our portfolio!
November 9, 2021
Press Release: Sompo Expands into Europe with an investment in Isomer Capital
Announcing Sompo's investment in Isomer Capital II.
October 29, 2021
2021: Anno Da Record Per L’Ecosistema Tecnologico Europeo
As written by Thomas Schneider, and originally published on we-wealth.com.
June 11, 2020
The Illogical Leap of Entrepreneurship with Chris Wade: A Podcast with CUE
Chris Wade speaks to CUE (Cambridge University Entrepreneurs) about the illogical leap of entrepreneurship.
May 21, 2020
Isomer Q&As – Michael Joyce, Principal, Isomer Capital
We're excited to share the next in our series of Isomer Q&As, with our new principal, Michael Joyce, who joins us from Boston.
February 19, 2020
Isomer Q&As – Catherine Dupéré, Partner, Isomer Capital
We’re kicking off a new content series here at Isomer HQ - Isomer Q&As. Our first one is with Catherine Dupéré, who joins Joe, Chris and Thomas at the start of this year as a newly promoted……
January 6, 2020
The Funds behind Funds – What does Isomer look for?
December 13, 2019
How will European Venture Capital change in 2020?
Isomer Capital identifies five trends to look out for in the year ahead.
November 13, 2019
Hello and welcome to the new Isomer blog
To accompany our new website, we have created this blog to be a home for all things Isomer. This will be where we post company news, upcoming events and our thoughts and musings on the European…
Congratulations to Element Ventures! We are really proud to back this B2B Fintech-focused fund and its experienced team! It will enhance our portfolio exposure to financial technology companies and bring a lot of insight to our investors!
Element launches $130 million founder-backed fund - Element
elementventures.vc
Great podcast of @JSchorge on The European VC. You can find the full podcast on http://theeuropeanvc.com/ or on Apple, Google, Spotify... podcasts!
We are thrilled to launch Isomer II with the support of British Business Investments. Thanks to all the people that contributed and helped us to achieve this milestone in this challenging environment!

Just announced: we've committed up to €75m to the new @IsomerCapital fund of funds, aimed at early stage venture capital managers. This is the fourth commitment through our Managed Funds Programme.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/31SFGId
Isomer Capital co-leads the €23M Series B round into connected electric bike COWBOY with world-class investors and our partner @hardware_club and the amazing Alexis Houssou who masterminded the round
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/23/electric-bike-maker-cowboy-raises-26-million/?
June 15, 2021
SuperTechnology Europe Virtual
Joe Schorge will speak at this event connecting LPs and GPs across Europe.
June 8, 2021
0100 Virtual Europe
Thomas Schneider will speak at this online event, with over 1000 VC and PE attendees from across Europe.
January 20, 2021
SuperVenture
400+ attendees. 120+ influential LPs. 220+ industry leading VCs. All coming together to share best practice and discover new opportunities.
January 20, 2021
IPEM
2,400 delegates from 40 countries come together to discuss European private markets.
January 20, 2021
Relevation
Thomas Schneider will speak at Relevation, the Proptech fundraising summit.
January 20, 2021
Startup 101 with Innovation By Design: Building Blocks of Product Design
Life+ event in conjunction with Innovation By Design
January 20, 2021
Startup 101 with MJ Hudson: Founder Vesting
Life+ event in conjunction with MJ Hudson
January 20, 2021
Startup 101 with MJ Hudson: Raising Your First Institutional Round of Investment
Life+ event in conjunction with MJ Hudson
November 11, 2020
SuperInvestor
LP/ GP event with over 1400 attendees. Joe Schorge will moderate a panel on Macro View: European VC
November 11, 2020
The Future of Digital Platforms
Joe Schorge will speak at this event by Launchworks & Co on the future of digital platforms. Register for free now.
April 17, 2020
Invest Europe VC Forum 2020
The Venture Capital Forum is recognised as a leading European conference for LPs and GPs engaged in VC activity. Every year 250 LPs and GPs gather to gain insight into the evolution of VC investment…
April 17, 2020
Invest Europe Investors’ Forum
Over 200 LPs and 200 GPs gather for a two day conference in Geneva
April 15, 2020
Tech.Emotion
International summit on technology and humanism, innovation and creativity.
April 14, 2020
European Venture Ecosystem Webinar
Isomer is co-hosting this webinar with Intralink and AT Partners. "Europe's Frontline: The Current Situation of the Venture Ecosystem and Investment Strategies Looking Ahead of Corona." For Japanese…
April 8, 2020
London Business School Health Tech Challenge
Joe Schorge will be speaking on the future of health at the London Business School HealthTech challenge on 26th May 2020. Register for the webinar and meet the companies pitching on their website!
April 8, 2020
Oxford Answers: How can entrepreneurs help the economy not just to recover but to rejuvenate?
Isomer Partner Chris Wade joins the panel for this webinar episode from Oxford's Said Business School
April 2, 2020
byFounders Situation Room: Covid-19 From an LP Perspective
Chris Wade and Catherine Dupere talk to byFounders, giving their insights on the LPs perspective of Covid-19 and venture capital.
April 2, 2020
French Founders: State of Play of Investment in Start-ups
Join Isomer Partner, Thomas Schneider, who will be on the panel for this webinar hosted by French Founders.
March 8, 2020
The VC Party 2020
Isomer are co-hosts of the annual VC Party, the official after party of SuperVenture.
February 12, 2020
SuperVenture
Adjoining the SuperReturn conference, SuperVenture is Europe's key venture capital LP and GP event. The Isomer team will be leading discussions on the evolution and state of the tech ecosystem.
February 12, 2020
PRI Forum
The PRI Forum London covers a wide spectrum of the PRI’s latest work – from ESG issues to investment practices. The Forum provides a valuable update on the PRI’s work and an opportunity for…
November 15, 2019
SuperReturn Japan
Japan's most comprehensive private equity and venture capital event connecting local and global markets.
November 15, 2019
IPEM
2,400 delegates from 40 countries come together to discuss European private markets.
November 15, 2019
Slush
One of the world's leading tech events bringing together 25,000 attendees, including 4,000 startups and 2,000 investors.
November 15, 2019
SuperInvestor
The global meeting place for private equity LPs and GPs with 1,300+ attendees.
November 15, 2019
Invest Europe Venture Capital Forum 2019
250 institutional investors, fund managers and entrepreneurs examine the evolution of European VC investment and debate the key topics for the future.
November 15, 2019
Capital Creation
350+ private equity GPs and LPs gather to discuss trends, strategies and partnerships in the beautiful backdrop of Monaco.
November 15, 2019
French Founders – How is Sustainability Disrupting the Consumer Goods Industry?
A discussion on how large food corporations can help preserve the environment and support the transition to clean energy sources whilst sustaining their business models.
November 15, 2019
Italy4Innovation – Harnessing Technologies and Fostering Growth
The seventh Italy4Innovation event, hosted at the Embassy of Italy in London, focuses on platforms for setting up and growing microbusinesses.
November 15, 2019
Arctic 15
Join us at the largest startup event in Finland in the spring time, heavily focused on matchmaking and business connections.
November 15, 2019
BVCA Parliamentary Reception
An informal networking event held in the House of Commons, the Parliamentary Reception is an opportunity for BVCA members and portfolio companies to engage with ministers, MPs and peers.
November 15, 2019
0100 Conferences
One day event dedicated to connect Irish, UK and US Venture Capital and Private Equity investors.
November 15, 2019
Latitude59
A gathering for people serious about startups, investing, and the future of innovation
November 15, 2019
Invest Europe Forum 2019
Over 200 LPs and over 200 GPs will once again gather in Geneva for an event unlike any other.
November 15, 2019
SuperVenture 2019
Where VCs and LPs come to learn and network. Part of the SuperReturn Series – the world's leading private equity & venture capital events
November 15, 2019
The VC Party 2019
Drinks and networking with a few hundred friends from the European tech ecosystem.
November 15, 2019
IPEM 2019
IPEM is the world’s largest private capital marketplace gathering the industry’s complete value chain.
November 15, 2019
0100 Conferences
International and CEE regional PE and VC investors give talks on a wide range of subjects, share insights, and build a valuable network.
November 15, 2019
Business Finland Annual VC Event
Isomer will present views on internationalization of the VC management business: generating a deeper understanding of the European VC market, what it takes to grow internationally and to be an…
November 15, 2019
Venture Capital Forum 2018
Invest Europe’s Venture Capital Forum will be in Paris in 2018 & 2019. Over 250 institutional investors, fund managers and entrepreneurs to explore how to propel growth of European VC investment.
November 15, 2019
SuperNova
SuperNova is a one-of-a-kind event where visionary solutions, technologies and insights come together.
November 15, 2019
Tech Insights 2018
Tech Insights is the yearly conference organized by United Ventures that gather in Milan more than 100 senior executives, VCs and entrepreneurs, to discuss the latest technology trends and…
November 15, 2019
Latitude59
Latitude59 is the flagship startup & tech event of e-Estonia - the world’s first digital society. On 24 and 25 May 2018, entrepreneurs, investors and leaders from the Baltic, CEE & Nordic tech…
November 15, 2019
Marketplaces Connect 2018
Marketplaces Connect offers an outstanding selection of keynotes and panels to help entrepreneurs in their quest to launch and maintain a successful marketplace. Joe Schorge will join a panel…
November 15, 2019
Women 4 Technology: The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on the Future of Artificial Intelligence
The event will explore how a diverse team - in terms of gender, age, ethnic diversity, background and outlook - will affect the artificial intelligence systems being developed. Discussion will also…
November 15, 2019
Tech Tour Growth Summit
Every year on the shores of Lake Geneva the Tech Tour Growth Summit brings together Europe's boldest CEO's for workshops, an awards ceremony and networking with investors. 2018 Edition presided over…
November 15, 2019
SuperVenture 2018
During this two-day event, 200+ LPs and GPs meet down the road from concurrent conference SuperReturn International to talk VC. The Isomer Capital team will be leading discussions on the evolution…
November 15, 2019
VC Party 2018
Isomer and Join Capital host our annual VC Party following the SuperVenture conference with 500+ of Europe's top VCs, Entrepreneurs and investors. Get in touch if you would like to join!
November 15, 2019
Calastone Connect Forum Briefing: The opportunity of blockchain for funds
Chris Wade moderates a panel of industry experts sharing their views on the capability and potential of blockchain and the opportunities it brings to the funds industry.
November 15, 2019
International Private Equity Market (IPEM) Conference
IPEM brings together 1,400 PE and VC delegates from over 40 countries, including over 250 LPs and 150 entrepreneurs for a three-day programme.
November 15, 2019
UCL Entrepreneur Pitch Competition
Chris Wade will judge the final round of company pitches to UCL Entrepreneurs Fund.
November 15, 2019
Calastone Panel Discussion: FinTech for Asset Management
During this live broadcast event Chris Wade will lead a panel discussion around the evolving ‘FinTech’ landscape and how technology can support the asset management industry.
November 15, 2019
Future Food-Tech
Future Food-Tech brings together investors, startups and food ingredients manufacturers to showcase solutions, share ideas, identify opportunities for innovation and forge new partnerships and…
November 15, 2019
ScaleIT 2017
ScaleIT connects the top scaleups in the digital and software space from Italy and Southeast Europe with international investors.
November 15, 2019
BVCA Summit 2017
During this 2-day conference, 800 global investors, business leaders, regulators, and policy-makers gather in London to discuss the changing shape of the PE and VC industry.
November 15, 2019
SuperReturn Emerging Markets
In-depth market analysis and debate. 120+ LPs, 120+ GPs.
November 15, 2019
Private Equity Europe Forum
This forum brings together the leading illiquid alternative allocators including pensions, foundations, endowments, family wealth, investment consultants, OCIO, sovereign funds, hospital plans and…
November 15, 2019
Centrica: The Future of our Connected World Summit 2017
The Future of our Connected World brings together digital leaders from the public and private sector during London Tech Week to debate the role technology has in solving challenges for our urban…
November 15, 2019
2017 Digital Masters Awards
Isomer will join over a thousand of the tech industry’s leading investors, operators and entrepreneurs in honouring Europe’s top executives.
November 15, 2019
Tech in Asia Singapore 2017
Chris Wade will lead a panel titled "How to pitch your company in a Series A or B round?", where speakers will discuss what investors care about at those stages and what questions they typically ask.
November 15, 2019
Calastone Connect Forum
Chris Wade will lead a "FinTech for Asset Management" panel discussion. How can technology help industry firms manage today’s challenges? With £bn’s being invested in FinTech, how to identify the…
November 15, 2019
0100 Conference
One day event dedicated to connecting Irish, US, and UK Venture Capital and Private Equity investors. Meet LPs, GPs, or company founders from the region to exchange experiences through discussion…
November 15, 2019
Artic15
Arctic15 brings together 450+ startups, 300+ investors and 150+ corporates from over 60 countries. Themes range from health and fintech to IoT and foodtech. Isomer will talk at the Investor event…
November 15, 2019
Multiple:X
Joe is speaking on a panel at the 13th annual London Business School private equity and venture capital conference.
November 15, 2019
ANJE Pitching Seminar
Chris hosts a Portuguese entrepreneurs pitch event and leads a seminar on company building.
November 15, 2019
Tech Tour Growth Forum 2017
Europe's fastest growing technology companies discuss market trends, and Chris will lead a panel on Emerging Technologies.
November 15, 2019
Tallinn Music Week
Estonian mafia and startup community will hold a seminar during music week on the future of blockchain. Chris will be on a panel with Jaan Tallinn.
November 15, 2019
The VC Party 2017
The VC Party is an event initiated by European Venture Capital firms Isomer Capital, Join Capital and P101. Hosted to coincide with the 20th annual SuperReturn and SuperVenture International…
November 15, 2019
BVCA annual First Time Fundraising Workshop
The BVCA annual First Time Fundraising Workshop is an important initiative within our calendar to help foster and support the future leaders of our industry.
November 15, 2019
SuperReturn Webinar: What role do LP’s play in Venture Capital?
Ahead of SuperVenture and SuperReturn International we're speaking to leading investors about what it means to be an LP in the world of venture capital today. How can LP's evolve to serve the tech…
November 15, 2019
0100 Conference
An annual event dedicated to the Venture Capital & Private Equity Industry, mainly focused on the LP & GP relationship. Joe joins the opening panel "VC in Europe."
November 15, 2019
IPEM 2017
Starting off the year at The International Private Equity Marketplace and LP Summit
November 15, 2019
Will Quantum Technology Change the World?
CyNation Thought Leadership Series: Quantum Technology with its unique nature and exponentially higher speed will bring major disruption to and across virtually every industry, including finance and…
November 15, 2019
TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Chris will act as a judge in Startup Battlefield, the world’s preeminent startup competition where 15-30 top early stage startups pitch in front of a live audience to win the Disrupt Cup and a check…
November 15, 2019
Slush
Nobody in their right mind would come to Helsinki in November. Well, except for these 15,000 tech-heads
November 15, 2019
SuperInvestor 2016
Joe, Chris and friends will be speaking over several days at SuperInvestor 2016, the World's largest global private equity LP/GP relations event. (ticket discount available, contact us)
November 15, 2019
Venture (part of Web Summit 2016)
Joe will speak at Venture, a focused day for networking and discussion among all the top GP, LPs and angels that make the trip to Lisbon for Web Summit 2016.
November 15, 2019
BVCA Women in Private Equity & Venture Capital Breakfast
Networking event for UK private equity and venture capital practitioners and advisers around the topic of improving gender diversity in the industry.
November 15, 2019
Invest Europe (EVCA) Venture Capital Forum 2016
The Venture Capital Forum will gather over 250 of the leading institutional investors, fund managers and entrepreneurs for a timely debate on the venture revival and the strategies to sustain…
November 8, 2019
SuperReturn – Investing In Fintech: Have You Missed The Boat? – Webinar
Investment gurus with experience across the entire technology spectrum will share their unique insight on the extremely popular and dynamic FinTech market.
November 4, 2019
Diversity in Tech
Tech London Advocates hosts a discussion on the challenges in representing the diversity of London's population and the potential under-represented groups hold for the capital's fastest growing…
November 4, 2019
BVCA LP Summit
The LP Summit is led by the BVCA’s LP Committee and is a unique opportunity for LPs to come together for a full and frank discussion on the most important issues affecting private equity today, such…
November 4, 2019
The Next Industrial Revolution (Is Digital Innovation the new Steam Power?)
DLA Piper European Technology Summit discuss key issues effecting the growth of European Technologies.
November 4, 2019
Smart Capital 2016
A fireside chat with Chris Wade on the lessons learned in the development and sale of Magic Pony Technology.
November 4, 2019
Techstars 2016 Demo Day
Join us for Techstars Demo Day in London as 11 companies take the stage of The Faraday Theater at the Royal Institution to present their businesses.
November 4, 2019
BVCA Tech Forum
BVCA members and industry thought leaders gather for presentations and panel discussions on technology investing.
November 4, 2019
Salesforce Dinner at the Institute for Contemporary Arts
CEOs from Salesforce UK customers in the high tech / e-commerce / telecomms sectors get together around the theme of "An Evening for Disruptive Companies and Their Stakeholders"
November 4, 2019
Science: Disrupt London Sessions – Future Health
A discussion on 'people-powered health', AI, HealthTech startups, future medical education, VR, communities, etc.
November 4, 2019
Forward Partners LIVE: Startup Funding in Brexit Britain
Isomer participates in a panel session with leading VCs Connect, White Star, Business Growth Fund, Local Globe and Mosaic, on the impact of the Brexit decision.
November 4, 2019
Will London remain an attractive destination for European tech-talents following the Brexit?
A discussion hosted by YBorder, Tech London Advocates and Tech City on how the post Brexit UK economy would continue to attract and keep the best and brightest to work and start companies.
November 4, 2019
Cambridge Angels Summer Reception
Networking with Cambridge Angels, portfolio companies, friends and colleagues from the investment industry, business and academia.
November 4, 2019
Up Group Digital Masters Awards
Showcase of the individuals behind the headlines – the dedicated and talented executives responsible for delivering the innovation and growth that are the hallmarks of the European digital…
November 4, 2019
Tech London Advocates – Advocating Inclusivity
At the start of London’s Technology week TLA Women in Tech hosts a discussion in partnership with SVC2UK and LSEx Elite Programme. What will it take for businesses to truly shift the dial on the…
November 4, 2019
Hot Topics Summer Party at WeWork
Summer networking with top technology executives and investors.
November 4, 2019
Global Corporate Venturing Symposium
Now in its sixth year, the GCV Symposium is the leading event for global corporate venturing professionals and the high growth business ecosystem.
November 4, 2019
R:EVOLUTION 3.0
Now in its third year, R:evolution is fast becoming an established platform to showcase the very best in retail and consumer innovation.
November 4, 2019
Fin4Fem Seminar sponsored by KPMG and ENTIQ
Chris Wade talks about the role of Venture Capital in Entrepreneurship
November 4, 2019
The Private Equity Awards 2016
Now in their sixteenth year, the oldest, most respected accolades bestowed on the private equity industry and those that advise it.
November 4, 2019
Launch of “The European Startup Revolution”
Join us for drinks and discussion of "The European Startup Revolution" with author Ivo Spigel and Isomer Capital Managing Partner Joe Schorge
November 4, 2019
M&A in the Technology Sector
Taylor Wessing and Mooreland host a discussion on prospects for M&A in the Technology Sector
November 4, 2019
Odgers Venture Capital Lunch
Tech investors share enjoyable debate over a gourmet lunch with a great guest list.
November 4, 2019
Mechanisms of Early Stage Funding Round Table
Chris will give a lecture on early stage funding to delegates invited by the Oxford University Technology Transfer Company
November 4, 2019
Pitch 10 for UK Fintech Week
A showcase of 10 of the most promising fintech companies in the UK.
November 4, 2019
SuperReturn International
A day focused on tech investing at The World’s Largest Private Equity & Venture Capital Conference.
November 4, 2019
Silicon Valley Bank Winter Party
Mingle with executives from leading tech businesses and industry investors.
November 4, 2019
Asian Innovation Conference @ unBound
Chris moderates a corporate panel "Innovation bridges between Europe and Asia" with the Development Bank of Singapore, SingTel and Unilever.
November 4, 2019
IDA Team Singapore Dinner
IDA supports the growth of innovative technology companies and start-ups in Singapore.
November 4, 2019
London Tech VC: An Asset Class for Global Investors
AngelLab (Beacon Capital), MJ Hudson and London & Partners host a focus evening on the London Tech scene
November 4, 2019
Invest Europe (EVCA) Venture Capital Forum
EVCA’s Venture Capital Forum brings together participants across sectors and investment strategies to discuss the business of venture in Europe and carve the path for a robust, globally competitive…
November 4, 2019
Cambridge Wireless 6th Discovering Start-Ups Competition
Sixteen finalists pitched their ideas, technologies and innovative products to a packed audience and elite judging panel of business leaders and investors, including Chris Wade
November 4, 2019
LP Confidential – Private Equity Fund Terms Seminar
Leading LPs will share their experiences, good and bad, negotiating terms with fund managers.
November 4, 2019
GP Bullhound Investor Allstars
Now in its 13th year, Investor Allstars has been crowned the “Oscars” and “Must Attend” event for the European Entrepreneurial and Investor Community.
November 4, 2019
Emerging Manager’s Forum
Isomer Capital and Silicon Valley Bank Host: Serial Entrepreneurs Sound Off on The Best and Worst of 20 Years Expereince with VCs
September 17, 2018
TrueStart Investor Evening
Truestart gives the smartest entrepreneurs with the brightest ideas the tools to accelerate and grow in the retail and consumer space.
October 19, 2016
Forward Partners LIVE: Greg Marsh & the story of onefinestay
Greg Marsh tells the story of onefinestay, the luxury hospitality business he founded in 2009 and sold to AccorHotels in 2016 for $250m.
September 8, 2015
EF Demo Day
Entrepreneur First helps Europe's best technical individuals build world-class, high growth startups.
December 9, 2021
The Inaugural Isomer Gift Guide
Welcome to the first Isomer gift guide, a selection of the most exciting gifts in our portfolio!
November 9, 2021
Press Release: Sompo Expands into Europe with an investment in Isomer Capital
Announcing Sompo's investment in Isomer Capital II.
October 29, 2021
2021: Anno Da Record Per L’Ecosistema Tecnologico Europeo
As written by Thomas Schneider, and originally published on we-wealth.com.
June 11, 2020
The Illogical Leap of Entrepreneurship with Chris Wade: A Podcast with CUE
Chris Wade speaks to CUE (Cambridge University Entrepreneurs) about the illogical leap of entrepreneurship.
June 15, 2021
SuperTechnology Europe Virtual
Joe Schorge will speak at this event connecting LPs and GPs across Europe.
June 8, 2021
0100 Virtual Europe
Thomas Schneider will speak at this online event, with over 1000 VC and PE attendees from across Europe.
January 20, 2021
SuperVenture
400+ attendees. 120+ influential LPs. 220+ industry leading VCs. All coming together to share best practice and discover new opportunities.
January 20, 2021
IPEM
2,400 delegates from 40 countries come together to discuss European private markets.
Congratulations to Element Ventures! We are really proud to back this B2B Fintech-focused fund and its experienced team! It will enhance our portfolio exposure to financial technology companies and bring a lot of insight to our investors!
Element launches $130 million founder-backed fund - Element
elementventures.vc
Great podcast of @JSchorge on The European VC. You can find the full podcast on http://theeuropeanvc.com/ or on Apple, Google, Spotify... podcasts!
We are thrilled to launch Isomer II with the support of British Business Investments. Thanks to all the people that contributed and helped us to achieve this milestone in this challenging environment!

Just announced: we've committed up to €75m to the new @IsomerCapital fund of funds, aimed at early stage venture capital managers. This is the fourth commitment through our Managed Funds Programme.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/31SFGId
Isomer Capital co-leads the €23M Series B round into connected electric bike COWBOY with world-class investors and our partner @hardware_club and the amazing Alexis Houssou who masterminded the round
https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/23/electric-bike-maker-cowboy-raises-26-million/?