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Cyprus VC firm 33East launches with EUR 26 million EIF backed first close

Cyprus venture firm 33East held its official launch with the European Investment Fund and EIB, confirming a EUR 26 million first close for pre-seed and seed startups, the EIF's first Cypriot VC investment.

Reported AI-drafted Cyprus Mail, 28 February 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish the fund's final target size or how many startups have so far received capital.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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