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Dutch VC Lumo Labs collects €100m for impact investments

Dutch venture capital firm Lumo Labs has raised €100 million for its newest fund, Lumo Rise Fund, which will invest in European start-ups focused on emerging digital technologies for a greener society.

Index raises $2.3bn for two new funds, $600m less than previous effort

Index Ventures has raised $800 million for its 12th venture fund and $1.5 billion for its seventh growth fund.

J2 Ventures blows past target for sophomore fund

J2 Ventures, a Boston-based deep tech venture firm, has raised $150 million for its second fund, beating its target by $30 million.

Energy Impact Partners hires Nomura Greentech founder

Energy Impact Partners has hired Jeff McDermott as a partner and head of strategic finance.

LIST: Climate-focused venture capital funds, 2022-present

A detailed list of climate-focused venture capital funds raised since January 2022.

Your dedicated spot for climate funds

Venture Capital Journal has created a dedicated page for all of our climate fund coverage, including our exclusive list of 55 climate-focused venture funds raised since the start of 2022.

G2 Venture Partners names Fazioli-Khiari its new COO

Anne Fazioli-Khiari has joined G2 Venture Partners as a partner and chief operating officer, taking over for Valerie Shen, who has been partner and COO of G2 since January 2020.

LACERS doubles down on emerging manager Builders VC

Builders VC is seeking $400m for its third fund, 60% more than Fund II, to invest in start-ups seeking to 'modernize antiquated industries'.

French VC Wind raises €90m, climate total tops $4.5bn

Wind's fundraise brings the total number of climate funds raised this year to 16 and the aggregate amount raised to $4.5bn.

Tech leader David Parker joins Amadeus Capital as venture partner

Amadeus and Parker have been collaborating on projects for more than 20 years.