Financial services firm UniCredit is an anchor investor in the digital fintech venture capital and advisory firm's first dedicated fund, which has reached a $60m first close.
Anthemis Group, a UK-based venture capital and advisory firm focusing on financial services technology, reached the $60m first close of its inaugural fund yesterday with backing from financial services provider UniCredit.
UniCredit and the multilateral European Investment Fund are anchor investors in Anthemis Venture Fund I, which Anthemis expects to close at $100m. The fund’s investment team is being led by Sean Park, Amy Nauiokas and Yann Ranchere.
Founded in 2010, Anthemis has backed 33 digital finance technology companies so…
