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STAT+: Forbion raises $2.6 billion, its largest fundraise to date
WorldPingWhat happened
Forbion, a prominent European venture capital firm, said it has raised $2.6 billion, its largest fundraise to date and one of the largest in the region in recent years.
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- Forbion, a prominent European venture capital firm, said it has raised $2.6 billion, its largest fundraise to date and one of the largest in the region in recent years.
- Reported by STAT and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:42:22 UTC.
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