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Paris-based VC firm daphni has reached the final closing of its latest fund, daphni Blue, at €260 million. The fund, which exceeded its initial target, is designed to transform Europe’s scientific strength into globally relevant startups tackling environmental and societal challenges. The final closing was achieved in under nine months from the first, and daphni ...
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Paris-based VC firm daphni has reached the final closing of its latest fund, daphni Blue, at €260 million. The fund, which exceeded its initial target, is designed to transform Europe’s scientific strength into globally relevant startups tackling environmental and societal challenges. The final closing was achieved in under nine months from the first, and daphni ... Read more ›
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