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May 17, 2023

Wolt and Oura backer Lifeline Ventures closes new €150m fund

The early-stage VC is backed by pension funds for its fifth fund

Mimi Billing

4 min read

Finnish early-stage VC Lifeline Ventures is today announcing the closing of its fifth fund, at €150m — its biggest fund to date.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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