CriteriaCaixa rebrands its VC arm, investing €300 million in Iberian BioTech and DeepTech firms. The funds will prioritize Spain and Portugal, selectively expanding to Europe and North America.
Acurio Ventures launches a €115M European fund for VC secondary transactions, aiming to unlock liquidity in a nascent market. The fund targets smaller deals below €20 million, focusing on mature VC funds with clear exit plans.
The European Commission will propose new rules after summer to restrict children's access to social media, with Ursula von der Leyen stating "social networks are not a toy." This aims to fundamentally alter how younger individuals engage with online platforms.