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October 14, 2024

Europe’s first accelerator for VCs launches

The programme aims to help 15 emerging managers fundraise more easily, for free

Amy Lewin

3 min read

Founders have all manner of support to help them get up and running with their businesses. VCs, less so — until now. 

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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