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November 11, 2025

Unconventional Ventures reaches €50m first close of second fund

The Nordic impact fund backs underrepresented European founders, and is targeting a final close of €80m


Mimi Billing

3 min read

Unconventional Ventures' general partners: Alexis Horowitz-Burdick, Nora Bavey and Thea Messel

Nordic impact firm Unconventional Ventures (UV) has reached a €50m first close on its second fund, aiming for a total of €80m.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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