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Highland Europe hires Lahoti as head of platform

Lahoti has been tasked with creating a network of C-suite advisors to Highland companies who will assist founders with key areas including hiring, business development, marketing and scaling.

1 min read · 24 May 2023

In brief: QED Investors amasses $925m across two funds

The fintech investor raised $650m for its eighth early-stage fund and $275m for its second growth fund.

1 min read · 23 May 2023

In brief: Elkstone closes on €100m for maiden early-stage Irish venture fund

Irish investment firm Elkstone has closed its early-stage Irish venture fund at €100 million. Backers include Ireland Strategic Investment Fund and Enterprise Ireland.

1 min read · 19 May 2023

C5 Capital taps Cooper to head London office

C5 Capital, a Washington, D.C.-based venture firm that invests in cybersecurity, space and advanced nuclear energy, has named Pete Cooper as managing partner and global head of partnerships.

1 min read · 18 April 2023

Friday Letter: The venture debt opportunity in the UK and Europe

Investors are finding more opportunities to play in the venture debt space, which lenders say is especially attractive following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.

3 min read · 14 April 2023

Albion Capital Group raises £80 to back early-stage UK companies

The fundraising will enable Albion Capital to continue investing across its portfolio of high-growth software, healthcare and mission critical tech-enabled services companies.

1 min read · 12 April 2023

Playfair collects $70m for third tech pre-seed fund

Playfair Capital, a seed investor focused on the UK and Europe, has raised $70 million for its third tech-focused pre-seed fund, growing its overall fundraising total to $140 million.

1 min read · 28 March 2023

In brief: SR One beats target for sophomore biotech fund

SR One Capital Management, a transatlantic biotech VC firm that spun out of GlaxoSmithKline, has closed on more than $600 million for its second fund, beating its $500 million target.

1 min read · 28 March 2023

LPs take the plunge into SWEN Capital's ocean fund

SWEN’s Blue Ocean Fund is one of at least four funds that have collectively raised more than $400m to preserve ocean health.

4 min read · 21 March 2023

Here are the winners in CalPERS' $1.1bn VC bonanza

Making up for several years of underinvestment in venture capital, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System committed more than $1.1bn to 15 venture vehicles last year.

3 min read · 15 March 2023

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