By Sifted’s count, over a dozen European solo GP funds have closed this year — and the latest comes from Kevin Costa, founding partner of Belief Capital, which today announces a final close of a $20m fund.
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Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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