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July 9, 2021

DN Capital closes €300m fifth fund

The VC is best known in Europe for its investments in Auto1, Shazam and GoStudent.


Eleanor Warnock

2 min read

VC company DN Capital started its fifth fund in the best way possible.

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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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