TLDR:
- Gideon Valkin has launched Andrena Ventures with a $12m solo GP fund.
- The fund has already reached its first close with plans for a final close later in the year.
Gideon Valkin, former commercial leader at Monzo and ClearScore, has announced the launch of Andrena Ventures with a $12 million solo GP fund. The fund has already achieved its first close, with a final close anticipated later in the year. Numerous high-profile backers have already shown their support, including Entrée Capital, RTP Global, and the Investment Partnership between Taavet Hinrikus and Sten Tamkivi.
Other notable investors in the fund include Cherry Ventures Managing Partners Filip Dames, Christian Meerman, and Sophia Bendz, as well as David Haber of Andreessen Horowitz and Firat Ileri of Hummingbird Ventures. The launch of Andrena Ventures marks a significant milestone for Valkin as he transitions from his previous roles to embark on this new venture.
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