The three VC firms which invested in UiPath at its seed round have made what is likely to be the greatest ever European venture bet. They're set to generate more than a 220,000% return on their money when the company lists in New York in the coming months.
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February 15, 2021
Early investors in UiPath on track to make a 220,000% return
The three venture capital firms which made the initial seed investment into UiPath have made what looks like it will be one of the greatest ever European venture bets
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