Balderton Capital announces €529 million early-stage fund to back Europe’s next wave of breakout tech
Summary
The fund is part of a wider mission to be the leading provider of venture capital and founder support to European startups with global ambitions. Earlier this year the firm launched an ‘early growth’ fund to invest in future tech giants born in Europe. Founded 21 years ago, Balderton Capital has made almost 300 investments and has extensive experience backing founders from seed to growth stage across Europe. The venture firm has also seen 13 portfolio companies achieve unicorn status this year as a testament to their track record of supporting growth. Companies where Balderton invested at Seed or Series A, include Aircall, Beauty Pie, ComplyAdvantage, Contentful, Depop, Dream Games, GoCardless, Infarm, Labster, Revolut, Vestiaire Collective and Zego.