Inside Earlybird’s succession plan to pass on the management company in 10 years

Earlybird is planning a structured 10-year handover of its management company to the next generation of partners.

The move comes as European venture firms face growing pressure to formalize leadership succession.

Ageing founding partners are increasingly looking to pass control without disrupting continuity for investors and portfolio companies.

The plan highlights a broader governance challenge across Europe’s VC industry.