Nader Sabbaghian: From Dot-Com Boom to SaaS Survival | Episode 15

In this episode of Nothing Ventured, host Aarish Shah interviews Nader Sabbaghian, a GP at 360 Capital, a venture capital firm based in Paris and Milan. Nader shares his experience as an operator and discusses his transition from McKinsey to joining a startup. They also delve into topics such as early-stage investing, deep tech, and digital enterprises. Tune in to gain insights into the world of venture capital and the mindset of successful entrepreneurs.

🕒 Time stamps -
01:01 - Introduction of Nader Sabogian and his background
03:00 - Nader's decision to join 360 Capital
04:09 - Overview of 360 Capital and its investment focus
04:49 - Discussion of three companies invested in by 360 Capital
06:16 - Quick fire round with Nader
09:30 - Transition to main episode
10:02 - Nader's experience during the dot-com boom in Italy
12:00 - Comparison of startup doctrine then and now
17:48 - Pivot from marketplace to SaaS at Bravo Solution
25:36 - Discussion of the challenges and benefits of SaaS
34:51 - Challenges of investing in the UK and the state of the European ecosystem
38:00 - Optimistic outlook for the future of startups and investment
47:12 - Predictions for the next 12 to 24 months in the ecosystem
52:07 - Shift in investment strategy at 360 Capital
53:21 - Focus on deep tech and climate tech investments
54:05 - Opportunities in generative AI and climate tech