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August 31, 2022

Claret announces €297m debt fund as European venture debt on track for record year

European startups are on track to raise a record €20bn+ in venture debt in 2022.


Eleanor Warnock

4 min read

Claret Capital Partners team

Get in line, VCs — you’re not the only choice for cash-hungry founders in Europe any more. 

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Eleanor Warnock

Eleanor Warnock is an advisor to VC firm Bek Ventures, and writes a newsletter on tech and writing. She was previously Sifted’s deputy editor. Find her on X and LinkedIn

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