Finance | 15 April, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Fil Rouge Capital expands into Romania
Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) has announced the launch of its latest €60 million venture capital fund (FRC3) and is officially expanding its operations into Romania.
Fil Rouge Capital (FRC) has announced the launch of its latest €60 million venture capital fund (FRC3) and is officially expanding its operations into Romania.
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