There’s an increasing number of solo VC managers focused on Europe — and a new one joins the ranks today: Hypernova. But the $25m fund, founded by investor Tugce Ergul, is unique in that it will invest in both startups and other funds. Ergul is best known as the founder of Angel Labs, the "world's first investor accelerator", which she's scaled to 44 countries.
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June 29, 2022
Debut fund from solo GP to back startups — and emerging managers
Led by solo GP Tugce Ergul, Hypernova has raised $25m
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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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