OTB Ventures has closed its second deeptech fund — a $185m vehicle — making it the largest fund to be raised in central eastern Europe.
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March 21, 2024
OTB Ventures has closed its $185m fund with NATO Innovation Fund as an LP
It is the largest fund raised in central eastern Europe to date
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