Europe

Cathryn Paine’s top priority as Anzu Partners’ most recently appointed partner is recruiting top science and engineering talent for its portfolio companies.

With a single natural language prompt, the company aims to improve clients’ access to their siloed data systems and make better use of their technology investments.

LPs in Fund III include institutional investors, family investment holding companies and entrepreneurs.

By partnering with multiple technical universities and engaging corporations seeking to innovate, the Brussels firm plans to fast-track commercialization of new technologies.

The firm closed on $500m for its 11th flagship vehicle, which had a target of $600m.

Investors include Japan Bank of International Cooperation, which anchored the fund, as well as BaltCap, Honda, Omron and Swedbank pension funds.

Fin Capital, a B2B fintech-focused venture capital firm, has named Nicholas Cirella as general counsel and chief compliance officer.

The UK government-backed investor joined Spanish investment firm Aldea Ventures, UK impact investor Big Society Capital, US family offices and funds-of-funds managers.

Assembly Ventures, an early-stage firm focused on mobility technologies, has closed its debut fund at $76 million with support from a lengthy list of corporate backers.