EQT has held the final close of EQT Ventures III at €1 billion of fee-generating commitments, and €1.1 billion of total commitments, making it the largest European fund to date focused on investments in European and North American early-stage tech startups.

The fund, which includes participation from a wide range of European, North American and Asian institutional investors, foundations, and endowments will make investments of €1-50 million in founder-led startups using technology to try and solve some of the biggest challenges facing society.

The €1.1 billion close of EQT Ventures III follows the recent close of the EQT Growth fund, at €2.4 billion in total commitments.

Read more: Private Equity Wire