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October 29, 2020

VC deals in Europe had one of the strongest quarters on record in Q3 2020

VC money continues to flow into European startups, with a stronger emphasis on later rounds and heathtech companies


CureVac has been one of the big winners of 2020

For those worried about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on VC investment across Europe, the latest report from Pitchbook should make for welcome reading.

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