Creator Fund has hit a first close of $41m for its first institutional fund targeting PhD founders across Europe.
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October 2, 2025
Creator Fund doubles down on PhD founders with $41m first close of new fund
The fund has backed spinouts from institutions across the continent, including the University of Cambridge, ETH Zurich and the Technical University of Munich
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