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Tapestry VC launches $80m fund aimed at backing repeat founders

Founder Patrick Murphy relocates to London in search of European deals

Martin Coulter

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California-based Tapestry VC has launched a new $80m fund, as it doubles down on what it calls the “repeat founder flywheel” powering European tech.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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