Redalpine closes €222.53 million fund for European startups

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Published Tuesday, November 10, 2026 · 4:26 AM EST

Swiss venture capital firm redalpine announced the final close of its Capital VIII fund at €222.53 million ($250 million), targeting approximately 20 early-stage companies across Europe. New investors include Aviva Investors, Flexstone Partners and KfW. The fund will primarily invest in Seed and Series A rounds, with investments ranging from €890k ($1 million) to €13.35 million ($15 million). Its initial portfolio includes Enact Intelligence, which develops technology for robotics; Helical, which is building a virtual AI laboratory for drug discovery; and Arlequin AI, which is developing an AI architecture to protect critical systems.

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