Berlin-based early-stage VC firm Vireo Ventures, which invests in companies working to electrify industries away from fossil fuels, has closed its first fund at €50m.
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Vireo Ventures closes €50m fund for electrification tech amid climate tech downturn
Vireo’s team come from Innogy Ventures, the CVC arm of utility company Innogy
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