Venture capitalists are increasingly taking on operator roles within their portfolio companies, a trend gaining traction in Europe. This involves VCs holding both investor titles and executive positions simultaneously.

Notable examples include Judith Dada, a general partner at Visionaries, who became co-CEO of AI startup Langdock, and Carmen Alfonso Rico, founder of Cocoa, who is joining her portfolio company, Fractile, as VP of business operations. Both retain their investment responsibilities.

This shift is prompting discussions about the motivations behind these moves and potential implications for the firms involved. The trend also coincides with other partner transitions at Visionaries, where some are moving from investment roles to entrepreneurial ventures.