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Graduate Ventures launches €125M second seed fund for Dutch university startups

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The fund invests in startups in artificial intelligence, deep tech, healthcare, and climate — sectors Graduate Ventures considers key to the country’s competitiveness. It now partners with eight universities and three university medical centres, giving it nationwide reach across the Netherlands.

Source: Graduate Ventures launches €125M second seed fund for Dutch startups | Dealroom News

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