Acurio Ventures lancia fondo da 115 milioni di euro per sbloccare liquidità nel mercato secondario del capitale di rischio europeo

Acurio Ventures has launched a significant €115 million fund, Acurio Secondaries I FCR, specifically targeting the European venture capital secondary market. This move addresses a critical need for liquidity within the European private equity landscape, which has historically lagged behind other regions in fund-level secondary transactions. The fund’s focus on European VC funds represents a strategic effort to bolster European digital innovation by providing an alternative exit mechanism for investors and enabling capital to be recycled into new ventures. The new Acurio fund is set to invest in mature, early-stage European VC funds, aiming for transactions typically under €20 million. With a target of full investment within 18-24 months, the fund seeks to achieve attractive returns, including a net multiple of at least 2x invested capital and internal rates of return above 25%. This strategy taps into an emerging but underserved segment of the European market, differentiating itself from the predominantly US-led global secondary market activities. This initiative is particularly impactful for the European tech ecosystem, offering a crucial pathway for venture capitalists to realise gains and reallocate capital, thereby fostering continued growth and innovation. By focusing on European VC funds, Acurio Ventures is contributing to the development of a more robust and self-sustaining European digital economy, promoting greater European digital sovereignty. The firm's established track record, with assets under management exceeding €450 million across various investment vehicles, underscores its commitment to the European technology sector.