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Exciting news in the European startup scene! The European Investment Bank has pledged €350 million to Spain's largest VC fund, boosting opportunities for innovative ventures. This significant investment promises to drive growth and innovation across Europe. Ready to leverage such opportunities for your startup? Let’s connect and make it happen! #Startup #VentureCapital #Innovation #GrowthHacking

🇫🇮💸 Helsinki-based venture capital firm Maki.vc has launched its third fund of €100 million. This is an Article 8 fund, also known as light green funds and promotes ESG characteristics. This aligns with the VC firm, which focuses on investments that promote environmental and societal objectives.  📈 The new fund is backed by over 50 limited partners, including the builders of Skype, Wise, RELEX Solutions, WithSecure (formerly F-Secure), Aiven, and Supercell, who bring a wealth of experience in scaling and commercialising tech companies. This fund will be used to back pre-seed and seed-stage startups across the Nordics and Northern Europe. 🤖 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-sahhAk Ilkka Kivimäki Pauliina Martikainen Pirkka Palomäki Paavo Räisänen #tech #funding #news #VC #startup #investment #technology #innovation

[ICYMI] According to the Southern Africa Venture Capital and Private Equity Association's 2024 Venture Capital Industry Survey, The country's VC sector is a robust and growing sector with the total capital invested in startups exceeding R3 billion for the first time since 2010 and investment activity increasing by 17.8 per cent compared to the previous year. CNBC Africa spoke to Bongani Sithole, CEO of Venture Capital firm 54 Collective, formerly known as Founders Factory Africa, on what these growth numbers mean for his organization. 54 Collective VC https://lnkd.in/d6BweTg9

Venture capital surges in Europe, hitting $11.8 billion in Q1 2024, with a spotlight on startups receiving more than just funds—mentorship and strategic support are key. @CemexVentures @ProjectAcom @EarlybirdVC #VentureCapital #EuropeanStartups #InvestmentTrends

🌿 Impact Ventures III is here! European Investment Fund (EIF) & Nemzeti Tőkeholding (Hungarian National Capital Holding)'s new €40M fund supports early-stage startups in Hungary and CEE. From medtech to clean energy, this VC fund targets high-impact, scalable solutions. Read below! #Innovation #VCfund

Nine Realms closes a $50 million fund to invest on early stage European startups #NineRealms Venture Capital has successfully secured €50 million from the European Investment Fund (EIF) for its latest fund, marking a significant step in its mission to support early-stage, technology-enabled SMEs in the supply chain sector. With a target size of €200 million, this fund will focus on companies that are driving innovation in supply chain and transportation technology, industrial decarbonization, environmental sustainability, and the Blue Economy. Based in Copenhagen and launched by Sune Stilling, Nine Realms is dedicated to investing in companies that are enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and promoting sustainability within the supply chain. The firm targets early-stage companies with strong product-market fit and high growth potential, particularly in Europe and the United States. With at least 70% of the investments earmarked for the EU, Germany will be a key market, where Nine Realms plans to establish a local office to better serve its portfolio companies. The article on #VCwiretech in the first comment. Want to stay up to date with the market? Here my newsletter: - Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/d4h8zqKA  - Substack: https://lnkd.in/dzfGJzmW

🌿 Impact Ventures III is here! European Investment Fund (EIF) & Hungarian National Capital Holding (NCH)'s new €40M fund supports early-stage startups in Hungary and CEE. From medtech to clean energy, this VC fund targets high-impact, scalable solutions. Read below! #Innovation #VCfund

🌿 Impact Ventures III is here! European Investment Fund (EIF) & Hungarian National Capital Holding (NCH)'s new €40M fund supports early-stage startups in Hungary and CEE. From medtech to clean energy, this VC fund targets high-impact, scalable solutions. Read below! #Innovation #VCfund

Check out the latest update on France's top 50 Impact VC Funds. These investors are fueling the growth of impactful startups across the country. Stay tuned for monthly updates! #ImpactInvesting #France #VC

🌿 Impact Ventures III is here! European Investment Fund (EIF) & Hungarian National Capital Holding (NCH)'s new €40M fund supports early-stage startups in Hungary and CEE. From medtech to clean energy, this VC fund targets high-impact, scalable solutions. Read below! #Innovation #VCfund