How One Venture Firm Is Investing In An Increasingly Fragmented World
Venture capital strategy evolves as Kompas VC invests in a fragmented global market shaped by politics, AI, and regional divides.
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How One Venture Firm Is Investing In An Increasingly Fragmented World
Venture capital strategy is rapidly evolving as global markets become more fragmented across regions like the U.S., Europe, and China. Investors are now rethinking how to scale startups in a world shaped by geopolitical tension, cultural differences, and shifting economic priorities. One firm leading this shift is Kompas VC, which has raised a new €160 million fund to back startups focused on industrial innovation, sustainability, and real-world production. Here’s what this means for founders, investors, and the future of venture capital. Venture Capital Strategy Faces a Fragmented Global Reality The idea of a unified global market is fading fast. Today’s venture capital landscape is defined by regional fragmentation, where different parts of the world operate under distinct political, cultural, and economic systems. According to Sebastian Peck, the world is increasingly divided into three dominant spheres: the United States, Europe, and China. Each of these regions follows its own traj…
