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EIF’s incoming chief says Europe’s Tech Champions funds hold 15 unicorns

Jean-Christophe Laloux said Europe’s Tech Champions Initiative is set to back smaller funds too, likely from November. AI, biotech, defence and cleantech are the EIF’s focus.

Investors and funding

INVESTORS AND FUNDING

EIF’s incoming chief says Europe’s Tech Champions funds hold 15 unicorns

Jean-Christophe Laloux said Europe’s Tech Champions Initiative is set to back smaller funds too, likely from November. AI, biotech, defence and cleantech are the EIF’s focus.

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