Climate tech-focused VC funds have popped up so often in recent years in Europe that it’s no longer the USP investors hoped it could be.
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November 19, 2024
‘A climate fund is way too generic,’ says Nucleus Capital - as it launches €40m fund focused on synthetic biology
Nucleus’ first-time fund managers say funds now need a more specific thesis than just climate tech
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