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Commission and private investors launch EUR 5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund

The Commission and European institutional investors launched the Scaleup Europe Fund, targeting EUR 5 billion for deep tech scaleups. The Commission commits EUR 1 billion from the EIC; investors pledge at least EUR 2 billion for round one.

Verified Editor-read European Commission, Digital Strategy news, 28 October 2025

What it does not test. Does not establish that any capital has been transferred; investors have only expressed intent, with first investments expected in spring 2026.

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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