Climate and consumer aren’t “out” – at least, according to Camilla Dolan, cofounder of London-based Eka Ventures.
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April 13, 2026
Eka Ventures raises £80m to invest in startups ‘leaning into regulation’
The firm is focused on less popular areas like health, wellness and decarbonisation
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