VCs are taking on operator roles. Why?
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Venture capitalists in Europe are increasingly taking on operator roles such as CEO or VP at their portfolio companies while retaining their investment positions, a shift exemplified by Judith Dada becoming co-CEO at AI startup Langdock and Carmen Alfonso Rico joining Fractile as VP of business operations. This dual-role trend is gaining traction particularly in Europe, with some firms like Visionaries seeing multiple partners transition to these hybrid positions. The moves raise questions about potential conflicts of interest and whether VCs can effectively manage both investor and operator responsibilities simultaneously.
