Paris-headquartered Educapital is raising Europe’s largest edtech fund — €150m — amid a surge in investment in what was previously an under-capitalised sector in European tech.
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March 16, 2022
Educapital raises Europe’s largest edtech fund
The firm is aiming for a final close of €150m for its second fund.
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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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