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Need Funding? These VCs Just Raised Billions to Fund Startups

With new capital at the ready, top VCs are on the hunt for early-stage investments — here’s how to get on their radar.

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VCs are gearing up with billions in fresh capital, and they’re ready to fund the next big thing! From consumer tech to sustainable solutions, these top venture capital firms are primed to back ambitious founders with bold ideas. Here’s a quick look at the latest big-name VCs with new war chests to deploy — don’t miss your chance to meet the investors who could take your startup to the next level.

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1. Altos Ventures
Fund Size: $500M
Sector Focus: Generalist, with emphasis on tech and consumer products
Notable Investments: Roblox, Coupang, PandaDoc, Quizlet

Altos Ventures, with nearly 30 years of experience, has secured its largest fund to date at $500 million. Known for backing major players like Roblox and Coupang, Altos is positioned to support early- to late-stage startups across various tech sectors.

2. Intudo Ventures
Fund Size: $125M (split between two funds)
Sector Focus: Indonesian startups and natural resources
Investment Themes: Consumer products, aquaculture, renewable energy

Focused exclusively on Indonesia, Intudo Ventures has raised two new funds to fuel growth in the country’s expanding digital and resource sectors. This dual-fund approach highlights Indonesia’s strengths in consumer and resource-based industries, particularly given its wealth in nickel and cobalt for renewable energy ventures.

3. MaC VC
Fund Size: $150M
Sector Focus: Seed-stage, particularly minority-owned startups
Notable Investments: Chef Robotics, Stoke Space

Since its founding in 2019, MaC VC has quickly grown to manage $600 million in assets, with its latest $150 million fund focusing on seed-stage startups. With roots in minority-owned ventures, the firm continues its mission to support diverse founders and underrepresented markets.

4. 20VC
Fund Size: $400M
Sector Focus: Early-stage tech across Europe
Founder: Harry Stebbings, British podcaster of The Twenty Minute VC

Capitalizing on the success of his podcast, Harry Stebbings’ 20VC has raised one of Europe’s largest early-stage tech funds. Backed by names like MIT and Josh Kushner of Thrive Capital, Stebbings leverages media and a broad network to make a unique impact in the tech venture space.

5. Cogito Capital Partners
Fund Size: €125M
Sector Focus: Central and Eastern European (CEE) enterprise tech

Cogito’s latest fund targets European enterprise tech startups, particularly those in early and growth stages. This €125 million fund is dedicated to startups with a CEE presence, focusing on deep tech and scalable enterprise solutions.

6. Chicago Ventures
Fund Size: $80M
Sector Focus: Early-stage, generalist across sectors like supply chain and digital health

With its latest fund, Chicago Ventures continues to lead early-stage investments in underrepresented geographies and sectors, focusing on gritty, tenacious founders with transformative industry insights. The firm has seen success across sectors and regions traditionally overlooked by coastal VCs.

7. Bynd Venture Capital
Fund Size: €40M
Sector Focus: Portuguese and Spanish tech startups, especially in AI and sustainability

Iberian-focused Bynd Venture Capital has launched its third fund to support early-stage startups in Portugal and Spain. Bynd’s target industries include AI, software, and sustainability tech, helping build up the Iberian innovation landscape.

8. Fidelity Venture Capital Fund I
Fund Size: $250M
Sector Focus: Mid- to late-stage tech and media

Fidelity Ventures, part of Fidelity Investments, closed its $250 million fund with a focus on tech, media, and telecommunications. This fund represents Fidelity’s expanding interest in high-growth, scalable private companies with experienced management teams.

9. Maki.vc
Fund Size: €100M
Sector Focus: Nordic deep tech and consumer-oriented startups

Based in Helsinki, Maki.vc aims to nurture the next wave of deep tech in Northern Europe with its €100 million fund. Maki has backed innovations in quantum computing and sustainable consumer products, positioning itself as a key player in the Nordic venture ecosystem.

10. Bek Ventures
Fund Size: $250M
Sector Focus: Early-stage Eastern European and Turkish startups

Formerly Earlybird Digital East, Bek Ventures is doubling down on high-growth regions in Eastern Europe and Turkey. With successes like Peak Games and UiPath, this $250 million fund reflects its founders’ commitment to early-stage opportunities in often-overlooked tech markets.

11. Hobart Ventures
Fund Size: $8M
Sector Focus: Early-stage consumer startups

Launched by a former Raya and Dispo executive, Hobart Ventures is a niche, consumer-focused fund aiming to back early-stage tech companies in consumer markets. While modest in size, this fund targets a resilient sector with evolving opportunities amid current economic shifts.

12. Forerunner Ventures
Fund Size: $500M
Sector Focus: Consumer tech

Despite broader industry shifts, Forerunner Ventures has consistently backed consumer tech and has now closed its seventh fund, maintaining confidence in consumer-focused innovations. From Warby Parker to Glossier, the firm continues to support transformative brands at early stages.

Whether you’re building in emerging markets or focused on deep tech, consumer, or B2B, these funds represent exciting new opportunities for innovative founders across the globe. As the landscape grows increasingly diverse, now’s the time to engage with VCs whose fresh capital could accelerate your startup’s trajectory.

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