DFJ Esprit Announces $215m European Venture Capital Fund

London-based DFJ Esprit, venture capital firm and member of the global Draper Fisher Jurvetson VC network, announced the formation of a new fund.
DFJ Esprit III, with a target of €150m ($215m), will continue DFJ Esprit’s investing activity in early and later stage technology companies across the UK and Europe.
According to an official statement, a first close has been held at €70m ($100m) with commitments from Europe’s leading institutions such as the European Investment Fund, Finnish Industry Investors, Partners Group, JP Morgan, LGT Group and Harbourvest.
FinSMEs
14/09/2009

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