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eQ raises EUR 155 million for new Private Equity funds – Janne Holmia joins the PE team as Advisor
Press release29 January 2026, 11:40 a.m. eQ has raised a total of EUR 155 million across four new private equity and venture capital funds. The eQ PE XVIII North fund offers diversified investment exposure to private equity funds that focus on unlisted lower middle market companies in Northern Europe. The underlying commitments are made to primary funds, complemented by secondary market transactions and co-investments. Investments are diversified across industries, geographies and vintage, ultim
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