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December 2, 2020

This is where Target Global wants to invest its new €300m+ fund

The firm's looking to invest in fintech, SaaS, wellness and Industry 4.0


Freya Pratty

3 min read

Pan-European VC firm Target Global has reached first close on a new €300m fund, with the firm looking to invest in fintech, SaaS and wellness startups.

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Freya Pratty

Freya Pratty is Sifted's associate editor. She covers UK tech and leads Sifted's investigations. Follow her on X , LinkedIn and Bluesky

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