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Morgan Stanley Investment Management Closes North Haven Venture Capital Opportunities Fund I With Over $280 Million
NEW YORK, July 09, 2025--Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions, the multi-manager private markets platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), announced today the final close of its first standalone venture capital investment vehicle, North Haven Venture Capital Opportunities Fund I (VCO I). VCO I raised more than $280 million in total capital commitments, exceeding its target of $250 million. Investors encompass institutions from a wide range of geographies and include public
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[{"type":"text","content":"NEW YORK, July 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions, the multi-manager private markets platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), announced today the final close of its first standalone venture capital investment vehicle, North Haven Venture Capital Opportunities Fund I (VCO I). VCO I raised more than $280 million in total capital commitments, exceeding its target of $250 million. Investors encompass institutions from a wide range of geographies and include public pensions, corporations, foundations, and family offices.","length":573,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Commenting on the close, Onyekwere Randy Ojukwu, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions, said: "Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions is a long-standing, well-versed investor in the venture capital ecosystem, with a demonstrated track record. Our team remains focused on access and exposure to a differentiated investment universe within venture capital, leveraging years of knowledge and experience within the team, as well as the unique capabilities of the Morgan Stanley franchise."","length":519,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"VCO I is a global multi-manager venture capital fund that seeks exposure to top-performing venture capital and growth managers and an exceptional set of high-growth companies. VCO I focuses on opportunities across North America, Asia and Europe with both established and emerging fund managers.","length":294,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":""We are pleased with the widespread investor support in VCO I, continuing a strong tradition of venture capital investing at MSIM," said Neha Champaneria Markle, Head of Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions. "We believe the team’s differentiated philosophy and disciplined manager selection process, along with our robust networks across the venture ecosystem, position us well to outperform across cycles."","length":430,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"About Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions","length":45,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Founded in 1999, Morgan Stanley Private Equity Solutions is a leading limited partner in private markets with a 25-year history of serving as a partner of choice to high-quality private equity and venture capital managers. The tea...