European VCs Blur Lines Between Investing and Operating as Judith Dada Takes Co-CEO Role at AI Startup Langdock

The article discusses a new trend in Europe where venture capitalists are assuming operational roles at the companies they back. It highlights examples such as Judith Dada becoming co‑CEO of AI startup Langdock and Carmen Alfonso Rico taking a VP of business operations role at British chip startup Fractile, while both continue their investor responsibilities.

German VC Visionaries Club Streamlines Team with GP-Led Model Shift

German VC Visionaries Club announced it will reduce its full‑time investment team to two lead partners, Rob Lacher and Venkat Kondragunta, as it gears up for a new GP‑led fund. The move follows departures of two investors and reflects a shift toward an AI‑native, “concentration” model for venture capital. Existing partners and junior investors remain, while the firm continues to back AI‑focused startups such as Lovable, Black Forest Labs and N8n.