Observed Signal · Oct 15, 2026 · Funding · Source: EU-Startups (European Venture) · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Nauta closes €60M first close for sixth fund
Nauta, a London-based pan-European VC, announced the first close of its sixth fund at €60 million. The British Business Bank anchored the fund with a €30 million commitment, marking its fourth consecutive participation in a Nauta fund. Other LPs include SETT, Merifin Capital, and Institut Català de Finances. The fund targets a total size between €150 million and €200 million, with a final close expected in H2 2027. Nauta invests in B2B software and DeepTech startups from pre-Seed to Series A, with a focus on high-performance computing, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, industrial automation, digital health, and energy frontier technology. The firm has backed over 200 founders across 100 companies and generated nearly €3 billion in exit value.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Nauta announced the first close of its sixth fund at €60 million.
- British Business Bank committed €30 million as anchor investor.
- Other LPs include SETT, Merifin Capital, and Institut Català de Finances.
- Fund VI targets a total size of €150-200 million with final close in H2 2027.
- Nauta has generated nearly €3 billion in exit value from over 25 exits.
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