Unlocking Europe’s VC Future 

Written By Sydney Coachman

Paris was buzzing with energy as the Unlock VC Summit 2025 brought together some of the most influential voices in venture capital at Station F. At the center of this dynamic event was Maya Dharampal-Hornby (EG 2018), who moderated the thought-provoking panel “Europe’s VC Moment: Hype, Hope, or Here to Stay?”. 

The discussion tackled big questions about the future of Europe’s venture ecosystem. Maya guided the conversation through key themes: 

  • Why European VCs need to embrace boldness and take bigger bets. 

  • How to overcome fragmentation and build stronger, more connected networks. 

  • The importance of moving beyond US-centric narratives and shaping a uniquely European story. 

The tone was optimistic with how Europe is carving out its place on the global stage, and collaboration and confidence will be critical to sustaining that momentum. 

Unlock VC continues to be a powerful platform for women driving change in venture capital. Maya’s leadership on stage wasn’t just about moderating a panel, it was about championing a vision for a more confident, connected, and competitive European VC landscape. 

Sydney Coachman
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