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Headline raises $400m eighth European fund as it doubles down on AI
Headline raises $400m for Fund VIII, its eighth European early-stage fund, focusing on AI sector exposure.
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DIG Ventures raises $120m third fund to target Europe’s AI infrastructure startups
DIG Ventures closes $120M Fund III targeting European AI infrastructure startups; third fund from early-stage investor.
AltAssets · also EU-Startups
2 sources$23M · Raising
Investor Intentions: Korea Venture Investment Corporation seeks domestic blind-pool VC funds for 2026
Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC) is seeking domestic blind-pool VC funds for LP commitments of 30 billion Korean won (~$23m USD) in 2026.
$71M · First close
Sofia-based LAUNCHub Ventures secures €65 million first close of Fund III; targets €75 million+
LAUNCHub Ventures secures €65M first close of Fund III, targeting €75M+ for CEE-focused pre-seed and seed stage investments.
EU-Startups · also CryptoRank, The Recursive +2
5 sources$550M · Close
Stride Consumer grows fund 30% with $550m hard-cap close after four-month raise
Stride Consumer Partners closed its second growth equity fund at $550m hard cap, a 30% increase from Fund I, after a four-month fundraise.
Venture capital · Fundraising
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