Polish VC firm bValue has announced its third fund, targeted at later-stage tech startups from central and eastern Europe (CEE). It’s raised €72m at first close, and hopes to raise €100m in total.
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November 22, 2022
Poland’s bValue raises €72m to invest in later stage startups from CEE
The VC is changing tack as international investors muscle into the region
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