Benchmark Europe declares independence; now “Balderton Capital”

Benchmark Europe declares independence; now “Balderton Capital”

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Benchmark Europe, one of Europe’s largest venture capital firms, has split from its U.S. counterpart, and changed its name to Balderton Capital.

The move is significant because it shows the European outpost of the U.S. firm has become successful enough to do business under its own name. Benchmark Europe raised a $500 million fund in December, is one of the largest VC firms on the continent and is starting to see its first returns: One of… Continue Reading