Claret Capital raises €575m for fourth debt fund as ‘less sexy’ startups need access
THE SO WHAT
€575m of fresh venture debt aimed at “less sexy” startups is a reminder that non-hype sectors still have financing leverage—just via debt, not equity. If your growth is predictable but equity is expensive, this is the week to revisit your capital stack options.
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