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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Tapestry VC launches $80m fund aimed at backing repeat founders
Founder Patrick Murphy relocates to London in search of European deals
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