Analysis

January 23, 2023

Behind the explosion in crossover investing in Europe

Crossover investors like Coatue contributed 26% of VC capital in Europe in 2021


Eleanor Warnock

3 min read

Revaia partners Elina Berrebi (left) and Alice Albizzati

European founders have had many new investor names to learn in recent years, as hedge funds like Coatue and Tiger Global became major players in the venture capital industry almost overnight. 

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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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