Olaf Sakkers is betting he can beat the emerging-manager squeeze

Olaf Sakkers, founder of venture capital firm RedBlue Capital, is bucking the trend of struggling first-time fund managers, having closed a second fund with at least $50 million in capital commitments. He has a background in anthropology and health policy, and previously worked with Michael Granoff at Maniv Mobility, backing Israeli founders in the automotive sector. Sakkers is now focused on investing in the 'real economy', including robotics, logistics, and cybersecurity. He has a track record of success, having closed his first fund with $5 million in 2023 and now raising a second fund after just five years in the industry.