Analysis

September 25, 2023

What do European funds of funds want from VC managers?

Mountside Ventures surveyed over 100 fund of funds in Europe investing in VC, representing over £35bn in assets under management

Eleanor Warnock

3 min read

Funds of funds (FoF) have become important backers of venture capital investors across Europe. 

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Eleanor Warnock

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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