Nicolas Priem (Tioga Capital Partners)

Inside the Hutt

In this episode of Inside the Hutt, Brooke Pollack sits down with Nicolas Priem, co-founder of Tioga Capital Partners, to discuss the evolving landscape of blockchain venture investing in Europe. Nicolas shares his background in private equity and his transition to the crypto space, along with insights into Tioga’s strategies in early-stage crypto investing. They explore key topics such as the rise of real-world assets (RWA), the opportunities in tokenizing corporate bonds, and the growing European crypto startup ecosystem. Nicolas also reflects on the unique challenges and benefits of investing in crypto, the importance of founder-driven investment strategies, and the influence of the MECA regulatory framework in Europe.

Key Points From This Episode:

Nicolas Priem's background: from private equity to crypto investing.

Overview of Tioga Capital Partners and their investment focus on early-stage crypto startups in Europe.

Tioga’s strategies around real-world assets (RWAs) and early-stage investments.

The growing European crypto ecosystem, with a focus on Lisbon and London as key hubs.

Insights into tokenizing corporate bonds and the opportunities in the corporate bond market.

The impact of the MECA framework on crypto regulation in Europe.

The importance of founder-driven investment strategies and long-term relationships with entrepreneurs.

Tioga’s focus on providing value to portfolio companies through extensive product testing and market feedback.

Tioga's investments in infrastructure for tokenized assets, including platforms like Architect and Maple Finance.

Nicolas’s thoughts on crypto venture capital trends, including the importance of discipline during market cycles and the growing role of traditional finance players in the crypto space.

Links

Nicolas Priem on LinkedIn: https://be.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-priem-01648a58

Tioga Capital Partners: https://tioga.capital/

Brooke Pollack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhpollack

Brooke Pollack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookepollack/

Hutt Capital: https://www.huttcapital.com/