#World Fund

Coverage of World Fund focuses on its role in European venture capital and its interest in backing ambitious startups across sectors such as climate, technology, and deep tech. This archive brings together reporting on the fund’s investment activity, portfolio companies, and broader perspective on startup financing and innovation.

VÆRIDION closes €30M Series A2 for Microliner

Munich startup VÆRIDION raised €30 million led by SHIFT Invest and Invest-NL to build its first conforming electric Microliner.

Nov 6, 2026 · 3 min