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The fund is backed by mainly large utility, energy and industrial companies, including Microsoft Climate Innovation Fund, Williams Cos and Duke Energy

There is a 'pernicious idea' in VC that taking into consideration the identity and background of portfolio company founders means deprioritizing returns, says diversity-focused Kapor Capital.

SWEN's ocean impact fund has exceeded its targeted €120m and is anticipating 'at least another €20m' ahead of its December final close.

Lightrock Climate Impact Fund was oversubscribed, closing on €860m, or €60m above its target.

Invest Europe has launched its ESG reporting guidelines as the industry calls for more focus on data analysis and materiality.