What VCs think about SpaceX, AI-valuation fever and where to bet next

Episode notes

For this episode of StrictlyVC Download, we're bringing you a conversation from the StrictlyVC Athens event. Connie Loizos sat down with three seasoned investors to break down the state of venture capital, the hunt for white space, and what it actually takes to back a breakout company in 2026. Featuring: Ben Blume: Partner, Atomico Andreas Stavropoulos: Partner, Threshold Ventures Niko Bonatsos: Founder & General Partner, Verdict Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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