Investing Trends, Niches, and Success Stories with AlbionVC with Robert Whitby-Smith #220

Robert is a Partner at Albion VC, an independent investment firm that backs visionary founders with long-term capital and scale-up expertise. With £1 billion of venture funds invested in 50+ companies, Robert focuses on deeptech and B2B software startups. His extensive experience in corporate finance and board-level work allows him to provide strategic guidance on everything from culture to fundraising. Some of his current supported companies include Academia, Accelex, Brytlyt, Diffblue, Convertr, Gravitee.io, and more. Robert's passion for supporting innovative founders makes him a valuable partner in the world of venture capital. In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro01:10 - Robert's Background03:27 - Current Startups Landscape05:16 - AlbionVC's SaaS Investment Trends07:34 - Growth and Funding Tips for SaaS CEOs10:39 - Later Stage vs Early Stage12:05 - Strategies for Scaling Without Capital13:36 - Avoiding Downfall from Expenses16:55 - AlbionVC-backed SaaS Triumphs and Key Growth Factors20:56 - Robert's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State21:35 - Robert's Piece Of Advice For His 25 Younger Self25:40 - Robert's Biggest Challenges at Albion VC29:11 - Instrumental Resources For Robert's Success31:13 - What Does Success Mean for Robert Today32:09 - Get In Touch With Robert Get In Touch With Robert: Robert's LinkedIn Albion VC Website Mentions: Snowflake Books: High Output Management by Andy Grove The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore Zero to One by Peter Thiel Tag Us & Follow: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram More About Akeel: Twitter LinkedIn More SaaS Podcast Episodes SaaS Consulting Services How To Value Your SaaS Company