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April 21, 2022

University deeptech founders get backing of new early-stage VC fund

The Creator Fund has the next generation of university deeptech startups in its sights and is set to expand into Europe later this year, led by a trained team of student investors


Tom Nugent

5 min read

Creator Fund

The next generation of leading deeptech startups will emerge from Europe’s universities. At least, that’s the belief of Creator Fund CEO and founder Jamie Macfarlane. 

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