Observed Signal · Aug 12, 2024 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Balderton Capital raises $1.3B for European tech funds
Balderton Capital, a European venture capital firm, announced two new funds totaling $1.3 billion: a $615 million Early Stage Fund IX and a $685 million Growth Fund II. The funds aim to support European entrepreneurs from seed stage through IPO. Since its founding in 2000, Balderton has invested in over 275 technology companies, with a portfolio including Revolut, Dream Games, GoCardless, Contentful, Aircall, Wayve, Writer, and PhotoRoom. The firm also offers support services such as the Balderton Platform team, Executives in Residence, and a founder wellbeing program. In June 2024, Balderton became the first VC firm to introduce parental support for founders via Cooper Parenting.
Major European VC fund raise signals continued investment in tech startups, including potential AdTech/MarTech companies.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Balderton Capital announced $615 million Early Stage Fund IX and $685 million Growth Fund II.
- The combined funds total $1.3 billion.
- Balderton has invested in over 275 European technology companies since 2000.
- Portfolio includes Revolut, Dream Games, GoCardless, Contentful, Aircall, Wayve, Writer, and PhotoRoom.
- Balderton became the first VC firm to introduce parental support for founders in June 2024.
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“The current portfolio includes global category leaders like Revolut, Dream Games, GoCardless, Contentful, Aircall, Wayve, Writer and PhotoRo...”
“The current portfolio includes global category leaders like Revolut, Dream Games, GoCardless, Contentful, Aircall, Wayve, Writer and PhotoRo...”
“The current portfolio includes global category leaders like Revolut, Dream Games, GoCardless, Contentful, Aircall, Wayve, Writer and PhotoRo...”
“The current portfolio includes global category leaders like Revolut, Dream Games, GoCardless, Contentful, Aircall, Wayve, Writer and PhotoRo...”
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