In the last year, there’s been a big slump in new VC funds raised in Europe — the corollary of many LPs keeping a tighter grip on their wallets as they remain eager to see their capital returned.
Europe’s most active LPs since 2020
Sifted found out which LPs have been the most active cheque writers amid the highs and lows of 2020 through 2025
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