It’s not a storm — it’s the climate
It’s not a storm — it’s the climate
Forward One: “Investing in 3CVs and a Powerpoint”
2 June 2026
Summary:
In this episode, Cailin Greiner from Forward One Ventures shares insights into investing in hardware startups and innovative technologies such as nuclear fusion and perception sensors.
Discover how a Dutch venture fund is transforming tech investment and supporting groundbreaking companies.
PS: Also find out how she was instrumental in moving her family from her native South Africa to Germany and now to a career in the Netherlands!
TAKEAWAYS:
Why the Team matters more on the first call than the Technology.
What she needs to believe in Act 1 and perhaps Act 2.
What stage they invest and at what pace.
- What she saw in Sapient Perception which is the very definition of “3 CVs and a Powerpoint”.