Polish firm Spire Capital closes €90M fund to support tech startups in the CEE region
Investors include Polish family offices, the Polish Development Fund, the European Investment Fund, and the EBRD.
Delphinus Capital launches €80M fund to back Danish research-driven startups
The fund is backed by Aarhus University Research Foundation, HEARTLAND, Norlys, and Salling Group.
VC of the month — BrightCap Ventures
Elina Halatcheva from BrightCap Ventures told Vestbee about the fund’s strategy and investment approach.
German VC firm SIVentures launches €30M Fund II to support early-stage tech founders
SIVentures II Fund saw support from a diverse range of German investors, including companies, banks, family offices, entrepreneurs, and funds of funds.
Italian Founders Fund secures €90M to boost the Italian ecosystem
The fund saw support from 100+ Italian founders; new investors remain undisclosed.
Cambridge Innovation Capital invests £100M in Cambridge spinouts
The £100 million will fund Cambridge spinouts by supporting their development, commercialisation, and growth through investment and the Entrepreneur in Residence programme.
Copenhagen-based VC firm BlackWood Ventures closes debut fund over $25M
BlackWood Ventures’ $25 million debut fund is backed by Nordic family offices, exited entrepreneurs, private investors, and notable business angels.
Dutch VC firm SHIFT Invest secures €92M to scale climate and sustainability startups
The new fund saw support from Invest-NL, Rabo Investments, and the European Investment Fund (EIF).
Auxxo raises €26M in first close to back female-founded startups in Europe
The fund will back female-founded pre-seed and seed startups across Europe.