From podcasts to influencers: How this Paris VC turned media into a dealflow engine

16 Feb 2026
16:33
French venture capital firm Daphni has built a full-scale media operation spanning podcasts, newsletters, research reports, and influencer partnerships.
The Paris-based VC, which recently raised a new €260m fund, says the strategy has generated deal flow and built a strong founder community that compounds over time.
In an interview with Impact Loop, Daphni partner and chief marketing officer Aurelie Van Peteghem, outlines:
→ Five media hacks for every investor
→ The best media channels for VCs right now
→ How they doubled their podcast audience in 12 months
The Paris-based VC, which recently raised a new €260m fund, says the strategy has generated deal flow and built a strong founder community that compounds over time.
In an interview with Impact Loop, Daphni partner and chief marketing officer Aurelie Van Peteghem, outlines:
→ Five media hacks for every investor
→ The best media channels for VCs right now
→ How they doubled their podcast audience in 12 months