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Exit generating 36x ROI helps Ventech raise bulk of sixth fund

Ventech's focus on generating liquidity for its LPs has helped the firm close on 'roughly two-thirds' of the €225m target for its sixth flagship fund, says president Jean Bourcereau.

4 min read · 20 May 2024

European VC gets boost as Singular closes on €400m for Fund II

Investors in Fund II include AXA Venture Partners, BPI France, Mubadala Investment Company and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

2 min read · 21 December 2023

European B2B investor Hi Inov collects €75m for third fund

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

2 min read · 13 October 2023

Balderton Capital appoints Teodosiu as EIR

Balderton Capital has named Dan Teodosiu as an executive in residence. In his new role, Teodosiu will provide technical and engineering-focused support for Balderton’s portfolio companies.

1 min read · 12 January 2023

French tech investor Partech raises €120m for fourth seed fund

Partech, a tech-focused venture firm based in Paris, announced it has closed its fourth seed fund on its hard-cap of €120m.

1 min read · 05 December 2022

SWEN’s Blue Ocean Fund reels in a further €38m

SWEN's ocean impact fund has exceeded its targeted €120m and is anticipating 'at least another €20m' ahead of its December final close.

2 min read · 28 October 2022

French emerging biotech company Core Biogenesis scores $10.5m Series A

XAnge led the round.

2 min read · 29 July 2022

Friday Letter: Partner or perish

In an increasingly competitive market, venture firms can improve their odds of survival by teaming up with larger PE firms with whom they have synergy. This week Sofinnova Partners, a Paris-based early-stage life sciences investor, sold a minority stake to Apollo in return for Apollo committing to invest up to €1 billion to its funds.

4 min read · 20 May 2022

Advent France Biotechnology launches second fund

The French life sciences firm announces a first close of its second fund at €86m ($102m).

1 min read · 30 September 2021

France and Benelux remain vibrant

Dealmaking in the France and Benelux region has grown by about 80% over the past two years, according to a report.

2 min read · 26 June 2020

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