Adams Street Announces Final Close of Oversubscribed European Venture Fund

By: Adams Street Partners, LLC via Business Wire

May 12, 2025 at 01:00 AM EDT

Inaugural European Venture Fund Raises Over €270 Million in Commitments From a Broad Base of Long-Standing and New Investors

Adams Street Partners, LLC, a leading private markets investment firm with over $62 billion in assets under management, today announced the final close of its oversubscribed European Venture Fund (the “Fund”). Driven by strong investor demand for Europe’s dynamic venture ecosystem, the Fund secured more than €270 million in capital commitments, significantly exceeding its fundraising target.

The Fund will leverage Adams Street’s global investment platform to strategically target exposure to some of the most innovative and disruptive companies within the region with the goal of driving outsized outcomes. It will pursue a disciplined strategy focused on both primary commitments and direct investments in venture-backed companies. A substantial share of the Fund will be allocated to early-stage opportunities with a particular focus on those advancing technology and healthcare solutions.

This milestone builds on Adams Street’s 25-year track record of venture investing in the region and reflects the continued strength of the firm’s venture capital franchise. It also follows the $1.2 billion close of the firm’s oversubscribed Venture Innovation Fund IV Program last year.

“Our selective strategy and long-standing presence in the venture ecosystem have fostered deep, multi-decade relationships with top venture managers worldwide. Combined with our historical performance and team expertise, we are proud that we have been able to offer our LPs differentiated access to opportunities within the next generation of high-growth companies,” said Brijesh Jeevarathnam, Partner & Global Head of Fund Investments at Adams Street.

“We believe there is a compelling opportunity in European venture capital as it helps drive the digital transformation of the global economy. In these times of dislocation and change, the growing appetite for a dedicated and disciplined strategy is reflected in the continued confidence of our investors,” said Ross Morrison, Partner, Primary Investments at Adams Street. “We are excited to deploy this capital into compelling opportunities across the European venture landscape.”

About Adams Street Partners

Adams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager with investments in more than 30 countries across five continents. The firm is 100% employee-owned and has $62 billion in assets under management across primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies. Adams Street strives to generate actionable investment insights across market cycles by drawing on over 50 years of private markets experience, proprietary intelligence, and trusted relationships. Adams Street has offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. Visit www.adamsstreetpartners.com

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