It hasn’t been the easiest market for venture capital investors. VC fundraising in Europe had a weak 2025, with some data showing a big slump in cheques written by LPs.
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April 24, 2026
The European VCs hiring in spring 2026
From Creandum and Northzone to Visionaries and Antler, these are the VCs currently in the market for fresh talent
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