VC, AI, hypergrowth: where is venture capital really heading in 2025?

In this episode of Hypergrowth, we hosted Nectarios Economakis, partner at Amiral Ventures, a new Quebec-based venture capital fund. A former strategist at PNR, he shares a clear-eyed (and sometimes brutal) view of business financing today.
Between record fundraisings, deal rationalization, and AI domination, we break down the true state of VC in Canada and beyond. 💸🤖

We cover:
✅ Why there are fewer deals but more money in VC
✅ What VCs are really looking for before investing
✅ The structural differences between Canada and the U.S.
✅ How AI is redefining SaaS models and valuations
✅ The new business models emerging with AI
✅ Can you still grow without raising funds? The real question of bootstrapping

Are you a founder, operator, or marketing lead in a tech startup? This episode is a masterclass on the reality of venture capital in 2025 and the impact of megatrends on growth.

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To learn more about Nectarios Economakis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nectareco/
To learn more about Amiral Ventures: https://www.amiral.vc/
To connect with me on Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-gagn%C3%A9-69a94366/⁠

Our podcast Social Scaling: https://www.youtube.com/@podcastsocialscaling
Our podcast No Pay No Play: https://www.j7media.com/fr/podcast-no-pay-no-play