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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.
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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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