VC Analytics: Key Insights to Share with Stakeholders

Adam Ďurica is an investment manager at Zero One Hundred, a VC firm investing in early-stare startups across Eastern EU and MENA. Within the fund, he is primarily active in investment process, portfolio management & fund-level operations. Moreover, he oversees fund many fund process overhouls, pushing for efficiency and effectiveness. Adam is dedicated to fostering the innovation ecosystem, as well as actively engaging as speaker, judge and mentor at events and organizations. Adam is also passionate about democratizing the VC industry, which he mainly achieves through co-leading the Zero One Hundred Academy, a program designed to provide knowledge and skills for aspiring VC investors & angels, or through lecturing at NGOs and educational institutions.

Erik Vobis is an Operations & Finance Manager at EnBW New Ventures, a Corporate VC investor backed by the EnBW Group. In this role, Erik plays a critical part in driving operational excellence, optimizing financial processes, and enhancing reporting frameworks. He works closely with internal and external stakeholders, offering insights that enable informed business decisions. Additionally, Erik is a trusted advisor to financial managers within the firm's European portfolio companies, helping them develop robust finance functions. Before joining EnBW New Ventures in 2023, Erik served as a Corporate Banking Client Advisor at LBBW, where he led comprehensive finance consulting initiatives. He was responsible for advising mid-sized companies in Germany and Switzerland, improving their financial structures and performance through tailored solutions and strategic financial guidance.

Sara joined Keen Venture Partners in 2018 as an Operating Partner, having previously served as Head of VCT Finance at Octopus Investments. Prior to that, she spent three years at Albion Capital as Finance Manager, working on listed venture capital trusts and in private equity. Earlier in her career, Sara worked in the M&A finance team at Macquarie Group in Sydney. She began her professional journey by training as a Chartered Accountant at PwC in Dublin, where she specialized in financial services auditing. Sara holds a degree in International Commerce and a Master’s in Accounting from University College Dublin. Outside of work, Sara enjoys traveling, long countryside walks, playing and watching tennis, and exploring new wines.